How Did The Vikings Affect Ireland?

The Vikings went into Ireland and Scotland and became very possessive of its rivers and streams. Dublin resembled a Danish kingdom. History shows the Vikings as being very aggressive, they are often used as icons for marauders. Danish, Norse and Scandinavian are other names used for the Vikings. Norman is also used and means “Men from the North.” Viking invasions devastated the Native Irish who compared their fate to the Jewish captivity in Babylon. Many Viking invaders married Irish women, settled down and became Christians.

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Ireland, Scotland… What’s the Difference?

There are many stories about the origins of the Celtic Irish, including the story that Eastern European Celts went through Egypt and Spain before arriving in Ireland. During their travels, one of the Celtic chieftains fell in love with the Egyptian princess Scotia. Therefore, for centuries, the Celtic Irish were Scots and their island was called Scotia. Some Scots settled in Caledonia so part of it became Scotland (or Scotia). Therefore, Ireland ceased using the name Scotia.

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Where the Hippies Got Their “Bright” Ideas

As I read through the history books I’m surprised to see things young people during the 1960’s imitated. I was especially surprised when I read about the spirituality, vegetarianism, occultism and nature-worshipping that was in vogue and still is, during the 1930’s, that inspired Hitler. Hitler inspired? Don’t even go there. I suppose I was just as surprised when I read about Joan of Arc and how she may have enjoyed magic mushrooms and she was probably a member of the oak cult, the Druids. According to an article a friend sent me (she knows I love all things oak and acorn) Joan was a Pagan. When she was on trail for witchcraft her inquisitioners asked her about an oak tree and she admitted to hanging mistletoe on it in Druid tradition. But hey… everyone was doing it. Suellen Ocean is the author of Acorns and Eat’em, a how-to vegetarian cookbook and field guide for eating acorns. Find it here: http://www.amazon.com/Acorns-Eatem-How–Vegetarian-Cookbook/dp/1491288973

The Six-Inch Tall Humanoid… Heard Any More About It?

I heard about it from more than one news source, the story about the six-inch humanoid that was found, was it in Africa? Last I heard, a Stanford researcher said it was definitely humanoid and they knew little else about its origins. If I remember this story correctly, this little humanoid lived for a number of years. I don’t believe everything I hear or read but I am open-minded. When I heard that the ancient remains of a six-inch human had been discovered, my first thought was of the oral histories of the Irish… their stories of fairies and elves… maybe they were telling it like it was, long, long, long ago and over the years added their own fables to the story. After all, many years ago, horses were the size of a fox. Suellen Ocean is the author of the historic novel The Celtic Prince Available here:

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Ancient History: Why Was Mistletoe Sacred to the Druids?

Mistletoe is a part of the Christmas celebration. It’s a carry-over from the ancient Druids who lived in sacred oak groves. What was so special about it? I really don’t know. All I know is when I see mistletoe hanging over the door I’m very careful who I’m standing with as tradition has it you’re suppossed to kiss the person you find yourself standing under it with. My favorite herb book, “back to eden” by Jethro Kloss, has the medicinal properties of mistletoe listed as “narcotic, antispasmodic, emetic, tonic, nervine.” It’s also stated to be “effective in epilepsy, convulsions, hysteria, delirium, nervous debility, and heart troubles.” Honestly, I thought it was poisonous. I’d look into it a little more before I consumed it. It is worth looking into. Perhaps the wise Druids were onto something a bit more than an occasional holiday smooch.

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Ancient History: The Celts Stood Up to Caesar’s 20,000 Strong Army

The first time Caesar landed on the island he called Britannia, he had about 9,000 men with him. He didn’t stay long and he didn’t make it very far onto the island. A year later, Caesar invaded again but with many more troops, including 2,000 cavalry. This second time he made his way north to about where London is today. But the Celtic Britons had horse-drawn chariots. Their horses were small but they moved quickly. Imagine this, onto the wheels of the chariots, the Britons attached sharp knives. The Romans weren’t too happy about that.  Suellen Ocean is the author of the historic novel The Celtic Prince Available here:

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Ancient History: The Druids and Their Sacred Oaks

Fifty years before the Christian Era, when England was a maze of massive oaks with tree trunks so large they were used as building foundations, a class of wise men called Druids lived in sacred oak groves separated from the rest of their tribe. Let’s see, long-haired men with beards, worshipping nature and living seculded in the woods. I think I can picture that.

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America’s White Sandy Beaches in 1003

Over a thousand years ago, a Northman wrote of woodlands with long, white, sandy beaches he had “discovered” in North America. “Mark” is the Norse word for wood and so the discoverer, Thorfinn Karlsefni gave the area the name of ‘Markland”. Scholars debate the location of this and many other claims of early explorations, especially the mysteries of the Knights Templars but some suggest Northman Karlsefni may have landed on the shores of Newfoundland.

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An Open Letter to Johnny Depp

Dear Johnny,

The world has embraced you as theirs. You step outside the boundaries of mortality with the relaxed, carefree way in which you approach your craft. But at the same time, in your real life (if the world has allowed you to have one) you speak up against injustices. So it is perfectly reasonable that I should want you to play Celtic Prince Jonathan in my historical fiction movie, The Celtic Prince. This golden-torched young man Jonathan is the son of a liaison between the king and his mistress (an excellent castle cook). Mentored by a medieval Knights Templar who takes refuge in the castle, the boy grows up within the castle kitchen, tagging along occasionally when his parents commit indiscreet liaisons behind the Queen’s back. Since no Johnny Depp movie is without a love interest, the grown Celtic Prince Jonathan has a torrid love affair with the daughter of one of Europe’s established secret society families.

A film with a glimpse of the historic druids is in your future, so give a shout out Johnny when you’re ready to don a golden torque and kilt, and portray the colorful, meaningful role of Celtic Prince Jonathan.

Sincerely,

Suellen Ocean

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