Danu: The Lost Mother of the Celtic Gods (Irish Mythology Sagas, #5)
By AJ Carmichael
Length18h 36m
About this audiobook
Hidden beneath the legends of Ireland lies a forgotten presence-older than the gods themselves. Danu, the mysterious mother of the Tuatha Dé Danann, stands at the very beginning of Irish mythology, yet her story has all but vanished. This book uncovers her lost identity through language, landscape, and ancient tradition, revealing a primordial goddess whose influence stretches from the rivers of Europe to the deepest layers of Celtic belief.
Inside, you will explore the origins of Ireland's divine race, the hidden meaning behind sacred landscapes, and the echoes of an ancient mother-goddess preserved in myth, folklore, and Indo-European memory. Perfect for readers fascinated by Celtic mythology, ancient civilizations, and the mysteries of forgotten gods, this journey into Danu's world offers a rare glimpse into the origins of belief itself-where myth, nature, and the divine become one.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length18 hrs 36 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 17, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Copyright Page
8CHAPTER 6 — Otherworld Journeys in Myth
2INTRODUCTION
9CHAPTER 7 — Banquets of the Gods
3CHAPTER 1 — The Elusive Goddess Danu
10CHAPTER 8 — Encounters with the Sidhe
4CHAPTER 2 — The Dagda, Chief of the Tuatha Dé Danann
11CHAPTER 9 — Dagda’s Death and Legacy
5CHAPTER 3 — The Dagda’s Harp of Seasons
12CHAPTER 10 — Continuity of the Otherworld
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6CHAPTER 4 — Sacred Mounds and Sidhe
13About the Author
7CHAPTER 5 — Rivers of Danu and Fertility
14About the Publisher
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