The Lament of the Hag of Beara - Irish Myths StoryTime

This medieval Irish poem is like a nursery rhyme. Only it doesn’t rhyme. And it’s not for children. Prepare to contemplate your own impermanence as you uncover the inner life of an old woman preparing for death. 00:00 Teaser 00:16 Introduction 02:39 Your story: The Lament of the Hag of Beara 08:04 End credits Want to plumb the depths of Irish and Celtic mythology and folklore? There’s a website for that: https://irishmyths.com/ Might I recommend my article “Who Is the Celtic Goddess of Winter? The Cailleach Explained”: https://irishmyths.com/2025/01/28/cai... More of an audio-visual learner? My explainer videos on the IrishMyths YouTube channel have got you covered:    / @irishmyths   Given the subject of this story, you might be interested in the following: -“Irish Goddess of Winter? The Cailleach Explained:    • Irish Goddess of Winter? The Cailleach Exp...   -“The Holly King & Oak King Explained”:    • The Holly King & Oak King Explained   -”How Many Celtic Otherworlds Are There?”:    • How Many Celtic Otherworlds Are There?   -“What Is a Banshee?”:    • What Is a Banshee?   -“Celtic Sacred Trees (in Ireland and Beyond)”:    • Celtic Sacred Trees (in Ireland and Beyond)   -“Differences Between Myths, Legends, Folktales, and Fairytales”:    • Differences Between Myths, Legends, Folkta...   Books by me, I. E. Kneverday: (Note: I may earn a small affiliate commission if you buy through the links below.) -Neon Druid: An Anthology of Urban Celtic Fantasy: https://amzn.to/3BJE7yc -Irish Myths in Your Pocket: https://amzn.to/3Qi5xjg -Samhain in Your Pocket: https://amzn.to/3Bkp2D0 -Irish Monsters in Your Pocket: https://amzn.to/3SXQgFO -Saint Patrick in Your Pocket: https://amzn.to/3ZWMWxG -The Woburn Chronicles: A Trio of Supernatural Tales Set in New England’s Most Mysterious City https://amzn.to/4e8JU0v Music by me (under my stage name Bard of Boston) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3ID5N3... Amazon: https://amazon.com/music/player/album... Apple:   / celtic-grab-bag  \