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Ogham tree cards showing letter associations with trees
Celtic Culture

Ogham and Trees — What's the Real Connection?

Ogham is widely called the 'Celtic Tree Alphabet', but how much of that is actually true? We look at the real history of the letter names, what they mean, and where the tree association really comes from.

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Ogham Tree Trail sculpture in Sneem, Co. Kerry
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Sneem Ogham Tree Trail

How a 19th-century bishop's obsession with Ogham led to a beautiful community heritage project in the village of Sneem, Co. Kerry.

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Illustration depicting the mythological Voyage of Bran
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The Voyage of Bran

One of Ireland's oldest mythological tales tells of a hero who sets sail for the Land of Women — guided by a branch of silver, and recorded in Ogham before he left.

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Ancient trees in an Irish forest representing Ogham tree alphabet
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The Language of Trees

Every Ogham character is named after a tree or plant. Here's what each one means, and where the connection between Ireland's ancient alphabet and the natural world comes from.

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Revisit Ogham on Gone Medieval

The Gone Medieval podcast recently dedicated an episode to Ogham — a forgotten medieval alphabet. Here's a summary of what they covered and why it's worth a listen.

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Comparison of Ogham and Runic inscriptions
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Ogham vs Runes - What's the Difference?

Both Ogham and Runes are ancient scripts with mystical reputations — but they have nothing in common. Here's a clear comparison of two of history's most fascinating writing systems.

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