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In this video I explain the etymology and history of the first day of Spring in the Gaelic calendar, and how it became associated with St. Brigid.
Links:
/ mythicalireland - Anthony Murphy's channel, Mythical Ireland
saintsplaces.gl... - Brigid Place-Names in Scotland
scoil-bhride.co... - tutorial on how to make a St. Brigid's cross
References:
Celtic Christianity and Nature - Mary Low
“imbolc, oimelc” in Studia Celtica, Jan. 1st 1979 - Eric P. Hamp
Celtic Culture: A Historical Encyclopedia - John Koch (entries on "Brigid, goddess" and "Brigid, saint")
The Golden Bough - Sir James Frazer
The Festival of Brigit - Séamus Ó Catháin
Intro music: Croí Cróga - Clannad
Outro music: Lupercalia - Faun