Ashley kicks off our Irish triptych with a tale woven together from a few different sources and a few different religions. Take a trip back in time to witness the turmoil surrounding the arrival of Crom Cruach, a dark and ancient deity brought to Ireland by the Fomorians to strike fear into the hearts of King Tigernmas and his people. Through the lens of this dark and bloody myth, we can see the effects of the clash between the Ancient Celts and other powerful cultures in Europe. For dessert, Ashley offers up a smorgasbord of supreme beings who were worshipped through sacrifice.

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