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Morgan Sheppard (1036 KP) created a post

Aug 21, 2026  
It's #FolkloreFriday 🐟

This week's folklore focus — the Salmon of Knowledge in Celtic tradition, and what the story of Finnegas and Fionn actually says about how wisdom moves through the world.

Finnegas spends seven years fishing for the salmon that consumed the nine hazel nuts at the Well of Segais and carries all wisdom in its body. He catches it and gives it to his apprentice Fionn to cook. A blister forms. Fionn burns his thumb and puts it in his mouth. The wisdom passes to the boy, not the druid who spent seven years seeking it.

The tradition records this without explanation or apology. The salmon went where it went. Finnegas sought correctly. Fionn received correctly. The wisdom moved according to its own logic rather than anyone's intentions or efforts.

It's one of the most honest things Celtic mythology says about knowledge. And one of the most quietly consoling, for anyone who has ever worked hard toward something that arrived somewhere else.

#FolkloreFriday #WelshFolklore #CelticMythology
      
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated The Witch (2015) in Movies

Aug 22, 2017  
The Witch (2015)
The Witch (2015)
2015 | History, Horror
2
6.3 (28 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Potentially good concept (0 more)
Really boring and slow (1 more)
Failed in its delivery
That. Was. Awful.
My reaction to this film was what was the point of this production apart from the fact it had a little historical knowledge behind it. It was a great concept which failed miserably. I wasn't remotely scared let alone engaged at all. Having read extensively about this part of history it just didn't go anywhere. Terrible I do not recommend.
  
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Dean (6927 KP) Aug 24, 2017

Don't forget to rate it Lee. I know at least 3 other people who felt the same way.
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) Aug 24, 2017

I actually can't believe this was overhyped to this extent. There was literally nothing happening for an hour!
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Britt Smith (36 KP) rated Nation in Books

Mar 11, 2018  
Nation
Nation
Terry Pratchett | 2008 | Fiction & Poetry, Young Adult (YA)
10
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Does Not Happen (0 more)
I would give it a solid 20/10 if possible
Contains spoilers, click to show
After receiving a signed copy of this as a gift, I read throughout it without the knowledge it would become my favorite STP novel of all time. I don't know why it struck a chord, but Mau is amazing and the development of the story is so strong that it caused one of those 'Just one more' chapter nights to finish.
  
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Cori June (3033 KP) rated The Librarians and the Pot of Gold in Books

Nov 8, 2018  
The Librarians and the Pot of Gold
The Librarians and the Pot of Gold
Greg Cox | 2018 | Paranormal, Science Fiction/Fantasy
10
10.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Fun and witty read that will expand your vocabulary and knowledge of Irish folklore/mythology. A great summer book, easy enough to read in an afternoon or put down and pickup and finish later.
Although, it references the TV show and previous books, it is a stand alone book. You don't necessarily have to watch or read to them understand or enjoy the book, it is recommended because of the enjoyable shinannegans and hijinks.