#The battle of Giant's causeway

[crystalromana]

the people on the interviews being like

"Omg 15 years since a C'rizz audio? Really"

Not Seeing Heaven.

[thetrashknightofbreath]

Sontarans vs Rutans: The Battle of Giants' Causeway

I'll do a more in-depth review later but my preliminary review is that while it's not a stand out episode, it is a deeply satisfying one. It's like a good fresh bread - basic but exactly what you want when you want bread.

[lethargicactionhero]

BIG NEWS! My costume picture was used (with permission of course) in the composite for the Eighth Doctor in this cover. That is Paul McGann's head on my body! My costume is now an official canon variation for Eight! XD

The cover artist's Twitter/X is https://twitter.com/smnhlb

[mybeingthere]

Photographer Henry Bourne, Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland 1994

(The Giant's Causeway is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption. It is located in County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland, about three miles (4.8 km) northeast of the town of Bushmills.)

1. It's around 50-60 million years old.

2. The rocks are believed to be the result of the crystallisation of molten lava extruding into the sea.

3. It's called 'The Giant's Causeway' because according to legend, it was actually the work of Irish giant Finn McCool who created it in order to cross Scotland so he could go into battle against his enemy Benandonner.

4. It's actually made up of three rock outcrops - but the largest iconic one is the Grand Causeway.

5. There are over 40,000 basalt rocks that form the entirety of the formation.

6. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986 and is Northern Ireland's only one.

7. It's currently the most popular tourist attraction in Northern Ireland and continues to draw in the crowds.

8. There are plenty of shipwrecks along the coast - and divers are often spotted swimming down in a bid to find buried treasure.

(Info from an article in Mirror).

[rrcraft-and-lore]

The Celtic Goddess Danu - the Mother Goddess, the goddess of and manifest divine waters. The waters that fell from heaven to create the sacred river, Danuvis or the Danube.

The Tuatha De Danaan are translated as "The Children of Danu."

There are similarities here between this Ganga and the forming of the Ganges. But more notably, Danu from Hindiusm - the primordial mother goddess of ancient/first old waters - liquid. There is also a river named Danu in Nepal.

She is the mother of the Danavas, a larger category of the Asuras - celestial/supernatural beings of god like powers, but calling them gods exactly is incorrect. Asuras and Devas are larger in some ways than that - celestial/cosmic beings of princely domains/abilities is slightly more accurate, but for all intents an purposes. There are more similarities between Celtic and Vedic/Hindu culture/myths.

Why?

Well, recent research has shown Celtic genetics shows paternal and maternal ancestry from ancient India (R-M269 deriving via R1b, and H & U haplogroups) - is it really that weird then we see echoes of the ancient Indian epics echoed throughout other parts of the world, especially with the history of Eurasian/South Asian trade, migration, and more?

There is a story well known in the South Asian stories, but let's talk about the similar Celtic one. A tale of how a hero has to build a causeway across the waters to reach his foe, and how his wife must outsmart her captor/villain.

Some Indians are already nodding their heads. We begin with the Celtic hero: Fionn mac Cumhaill, a hero who is born just after his father dies. 

Does this sound somewhat familiar?

Well, here we have Rama, born to Dasaratha, who is cursed to die soon as his son leaves him. His father dies as soon as Rama is exiled from Ayodhya. 

Finn goes on to study with poets, warriors, and hunters in the forest of Sliabdh Bladma.

Rama goes to the forest hermitage where he learns similar arts under Vasitha. 

Finn later in his youth goes on to destroy the fire breathing demon Áillen of the Tuatha (Children of Danu analogous of Aditi here btw) who destroys the capital of Tara every year on Samhain (a celebration very similar to the Indian Pitru Paksha btw) 

Rama as a teen kills the Asuras attacking the hermitage - the enemies of the Devas (children of Aditi), interestingly enough just like I've talked about in the Norse (how you have two bodies of celestial/god beings - Aesir and Vanir), the Greeks have it, there is also a flipping that happens in a lot of these ancient cultures.

Aesir and Asura come from the proto indo European asr - but in one group one is good, the other bad. However in the Iranian - Zoroastrian, there is a reverse. The Ahura (Asura) are GOOD and the Devas are bad (down to including Indra from South Asian mythology), and in the Celtic we see something similar - a flipping of roles.

Rama, Sita, and her protector Lakshmana were all in exile together in the forest. The demon king Ravana sends a golden deer to tempt/seduce and lure away Sita from Rama but it is really the demon Maricha in disguise. Sita is tricked and ends up sending her protector to Rama, leaving herself vulnerable, and thus abducted by Ravana who wishes to marry her and this leads to a war in where Rama eventually gets her back also, kidnapping of a women sparking a war? OH HI, HELEN OF TROY. HI.

Fionn meets his wife Sabadh while hunting, and guess what? She is turned into a deer by a druid she refuses to marry. She returns to her true form once in Fionn's home and they marry...only she's turned into a deer again by the druid Fear Doirich when Fionn was off at war, and Fionn must spend years searching for her. Wow. Coinky dinky dinky. 

Now to the original part of my talk here, the causeway in Ireland was built by Fionn to travel to battle a giant. Rama Setu, his causeway, was built by Rama's army so he could enter Lanka to do battle there - (Sri Lanka).

The Celts also have four major cycles of time just like the Vedic Indians did. The tricky thing here is that linguistically, PIE (proto Indo European) has been shown to be behind a lot of story/cultural influences as it spread through Europe/Asia, but...the thing that's hard to account for here is how geo-located Ramayama is in/to India, so why do specific echoes of it show up in Celtic mythology so much so?

Yay comparative mythology and echoed storytelling/beats tropes across the world.

[heimeldat]

So, Battle of Giant's Causeway was fun. Not making my list of favorites, but it was delightful to have C'rizz back!

[gotyouanyway]

so did everyone listen to the battle of giant's causeway 🗣

[geronimomo-spd]

losing it a little from The Battle of Giant's Causeway implications. fucking fascinating to me to put C'rizz to be around a life out of death cult!! because he is killing things for preserving them kind of cult!!!

the complete opposite!!

the image of C'rizz, being the first born, reincarnated, while he deals in killing for good, the first of who they think is the hope from coming back from the dead to be the one who kills for their own good... what a feeling for crizz, to be renowned as the first living dead while he himself couses it.

is he deserving of it? to be renowned of the opposite to the one thing he is the most ashamed of he was or still is?

"you can't bring people back from the dead" says C'rizz, while trying to prosses all of this in his head. and i lose it inside a little

[pers-books]

Sontarans vs Rutans

27 November 2023

Tags : Stop PressDoctor Who NewsDoctor Who - Classic Series - Special Releases

Four Doctors will enter the battle between the Sontarans and Rutans in a four-part audio drama, due to be released in 2024 from Big Finish Productions.  

It’s been half a century since a spaceship crashed on medieval Earth and the Sontarans made their first dramatic appearance in Doctor Who, in January 1974’s The Time Warrior. 

To commemorate the occasion, Big Finish is celebrating with a brand-new series to mark the 50th anniversary of Robert Holmes's clone creations. 

Sontarans vs Rutans will be released in four monthly parts between January and April 2024, forming an epic full-cast audio adventure which weaves through the lives of the Third, Sixth, Eighth and War Doctors. 

The complete Doctor Who – Sontarans vs Rutans series bundle is now available to pre-order for just £40 (collector's edition CD + download) or £32 (download only), exclusively here. 

The war between the Sontarans and the Rutans has been going on for millennia. And is likely to continue for millennia more.  

A terrible conflict with no care for consequences or collateral damage. Billions have died with no end in sight. Its reach can encompass ancient Ireland and a forest world in the far future. 

Encounters with UNIT and a Doctor no more. From the outside these battles may seem disconnected. But sometimes there is a common thread. And unpicking that could destroy everything. 

Producer David Richardson said: "I realised the 50th anniversary of The Time Warrior was approaching, and that we were long overdue a big, epic foray into the Sontaran/Rutan war. I pitched the concept to executive producers Jason Haigh-Ellery and Nicholas Briggs and got a pretty instant green light to get underway with development." 

The four stories in this series are as follows: 

The Battle for Giant's Causeway, by Lizzie Hopley (due for release in January 2024)   The Children of the Future, by Tim Foley (due for release in February 2024)  Born To Die, by Tiegan Byrne (due for release in March 2024)  In Name Only, by John Dorney (due for release in April 2024) 

The series cast includes Paul McGann (the Eighth Doctor), Tim Treloar (the Third Doctor), Colin Baker (the Sixth Doctor) and Jonathon Carley (the War Doctor), with Dan Starkey playing a variety of Sontarans. More cast and story details will be released soon.  

Big Finish listeners can purchase each part of Sontarans vs Rutans individually for just £10.99 (collector's edition CD + download) or £8.99 (download only), from the website at www.bigfinish.com. 

All the above prices include the special pre-order discount and are subject to change after general release.

[crystalromana]

deja vu

[tindogpodcast]

TDP 1233: #DoctorWho 1.1. Doctor Who: Sontarans vs Rutans: The Battle of Giant's Causeway

https://bbvproductions.co.uk/products/Faction-Paradox-The-Confession-of-Brother-Signet-AUDIO-DOWNLOAD-p389922366

  This title was released in January 2024. It will be exclusively available to buy from the Big Finish website until 29 February 2024, and on general sale after this date.

The war between the Sontarans and the Rutans has been going on for millennia. And is likely to continue for millennia more.

A terrible conflict with no care for consequences or collateral damage. Billions have died with no end in sight. Its reach can encompass ancient Ireland and a forest world in the far future.

A temporal tidal wave leads the Doctor, Charley and C'rizz to the Giant's Causeway, Ireland 55BC, where the TARDIS drains of power and they encounter Sontarans who believe they’re Roman Legionnaires. What has caused this and what is the strange secret in the rocks?

A new Tin Dog Podcast

[travelwithgarima08]

10 Historical Places to Visit in the UK

The United Kingdom is a land steeped in history, with its roots tracing back thousands of years. From ancient stone circles to medieval castles and grand palaces, the UK offers a rich tapestry of historical sites that transport visitors through time. The United Kingdom's historical places offer a captivating journey through time, spanning millennia of human history. Whether you're drawn to the mysteries of Stonehenge, the grandeur of Windsor Castle, or the natural wonders of the Giant's Causeway, the UK's historical treasures await your exploration.

Stonehenge Stonehenge, located on the Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, is one of the world's most famous prehistoric monuments. This mysterious circle of standing stones has baffled historians and archaeologists for centuries. Built around 2500 BC, its exact purpose remains a subject of debate, with theories ranging from an astronomical observatory to a burial site. Regardless of its original function, Stonehenge continues to captivate and intrigue visitors from around the world.

2. Hadrian's Wall Built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 122, Hadrian's Wall served as a defensive fortification marking the northern boundary of Roman Britain. Stretching across northern England, it stands as a testament to Roman engineering prowess. Today, visitors can explore the well-preserved ruins and learn about the Roman occupation of Britain.

3. Tower of London The Tower of London, established by William the Conqueror in 1066, is a historic castle located on the banks of the River Thames in central London. Over the centuries, it has served variously as a royal palace, a prison, and a treasury. One of its most famous residents was Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII, who met her tragic end here. The Tower's imposing presence and rich history make it a must-visit attraction.

4. Edinburgh Castle Dominating the skyline of Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh Castle has a history dating back over a thousand years. It has witnessed battles, royal ceremonies, and political intrigue. Visitors can explore its grand halls, view the Crown Jewels, and soak in panoramic views of the city from its vantage point atop Castle Rock.

5. Windsor Castle Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world, has been a royal residence for nearly a thousand years. Located in the picturesque town of Windsor, it serves as the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II. Visitors can tour its State Apartments, St. George's Chapel, and witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

6. Bath's Roman Baths The city of Bath is home to some of Britain's best-preserved Roman ruins. The Roman Baths, dating back to the 1st century AD, are a fascinating glimpse into Roman life in Britain. Visitors can wander through the ancient bathing and temple complex and even sample the thermal waters.

7. The Giant's Causeway On the rugged coast of Northern Ireland, the Giant's Causeway is a geological wonder. Comprising over 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed by volcanic activity, this site has inspired legends and myths for generations. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a breathtaking natural phenomenon.

8. Warwick Castle Warwick Castle, situated in the heart of England, is a medieval fortress with a history dating back to the 11th century. It boasts well-preserved battlements, a dungeon, and beautiful gardens. Daily shows and reenactments bring its history to life.

9. Canterbury Cathedral Canterbury Cathedral is the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 597 AD, it is a stunning example of Gothic architecture. Visitors can explore its magnificent interior, including the site of Thomas Becket's murder.

10. Stone Circles of Avebury Avebury, also located in Wiltshire, is home to the largest stone circle in Europe. This Neolithic henge monument predates Stonehenge and is part of a larger complex of ancient sites. Walking among the massive stones and exploring the nearby Avebury Manor is a truly immersive historical experience.

[foreverlostintravel]

Belfast To Giant's Causeway In A Day

Disclosure: Advertising and affiliate services, including Amazon Associates, help the cost of running my blog. Clicking ads or making purchases through affiliate links may, at no additional cost to you, earn me a small commission. I appreciate your support. Ancient volcanic rock formed into 40,000 hexagonal blocks; Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site; an epic battle between two…

[brn1029]

On this date in music…at least stuff that we are connected with…

April 14th

2009 - George Harrison

Former Beatle George Harrison was honoured with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Sir Paul McCartney attended the unveiling outside the landmark Capitol Records building, joining Harrison's widow Olivia and son Dhani. Eric Idle, Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks and musician Tom Petty also attended the ceremony.

1978 - Art Garfunkel

Art Garfunkel started a six week run at No.1 in the UK with the theme from the film 'Watership Down', 'Bright Eyes' which went on to become the biggest selling single of the year. The song was written by the man behind The Wombles, Mike Batt.

1975 - Ron Wood

After rumours that Jimmy Page, Steve Marriott, Jeff Beck or Chris Spedding variously would replace Mick Taylor as guitarist in The Rolling Stones, a press release confirmed that Ronnie Wood would be joining the band for their forthcoming American tour.

1973 - Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with Houses Of The Holy also a No.1 in the US. The young girl featured on the cover of the album climbing naked up Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland is Samantha Gates who was 6 years old at the time of the photo shoot.

1971 - Procol Harum

The Illinois Crime Commission issued a list of 'drug-oriented records' including 'White Rabbit' by Jefferson Airplane, ’A Whiter Shade Of Pale’ by Procol Harum and The Beatles 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds.' (What???…)

1970 - Creedance Clearwater Revival

Creedence Clearwater Revival made their live UK debut when they played the first of two nights at The Royal Albert Hall, London.

1969 - John Lennon

The recording of 'The Ballad Of John and Yoko' took place, with just two Beatles, Paul McCartney and John Lennon. Paul played bass, drums and piano with John on guitars and lead vocals. The song was banned from many radio stations as being blasphemous. On some stations, the word 'Christ' was edited in backwards to avoid the ban.

1967 - David Bowie

David Bowie's novelty record 'The Laughing Gnome' was released in the UK. The track consisted of the singer meeting and conversing with the creature of the title, whose sped-up voice (created by Bowie and studio engineer Gus Dudgeon) delivered several puns on the word 'gnome'. The song became a hit when reissued in 1973, despite it being radically different to his material at the time, the single made No. 6 in the UK charts.

1967 - The Rolling Stones

A riot broke out at Warsaw's Palace Of Culture as The Rolling Stones made their first appearance in an Iron curtain Country; police used tear gas in a battle with 2,000 fans.

1953 - Lita Roza

Lita Roza was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with '(How Much) Is That Doggie In Window.' The 27 year old singer was the NME readers' Top Female artist of 1953 and with this single became the first British female singer to top the UK singles Chart, (and the first Liverpudlian to do so).

[coolkenack]

This is the story of Finn McCool and Bennandonnar two giants battling it out on who was the toughest. I was inspired to do this drawing after visiting the Giant's Causeway years ago. To see the complete story of how this legend came about check out this link: https://www.wildernessireland.com/blog/build-bridge-myths-legends-giants-causeway/

[thetrickster-blr-blog]

Neo Joker

Before she met the Clown Prince of Crime, Marian Drews was a depressed, self harming bank teller who had nothing to live for. She'd often cut her wrists in full view of everyone else, just to see if anyone cared enough to stop her. Then one day, she met the love of her life. The Joker robbed the Bank that she worked at, and pointed a gun at her head. Suddenly, she wanted to live. Instead of killing her, The Joker handed her a sack and told her to load it with money from the vault. Halfway through this, he started to call her Harley. Already terrified, Marian just went along with it, afraid that if she didn't that he would kill her. As soon as they left the bank and escaped the cops, The Joker handed her Harley's old costume and told her to put it on. It turns out that the original Harleen Quinzel had left Joker's crew a few months ago, and Marian had a striking resemblance to the former psychiatrist. As soon as they got back to his Ha-Hacienda, The Joker bandaged her wrist wounds, and then buried his head in her lap and began to cry. It was then that Marian realized that The Joker wasn't a monstrous demon, just a deeply damaged man who wanted someone to love him. Just like that, she became his new Harley Quinn. Sometime during their partnership, she modified the costume and made it look more like a Roller Skater than a Classic Jester. One night after The Joker broke out of Arkham Asylum for the umpteenth time, Batman chased him to a medical warehouse and force fed him a bottle of unknown pills. These pills had a rather unexpected effect on The Joker, restoring him to his former sane self. Returning to his identity of Jack Napier, he tried to propose to who he thought was Harleen Quinzel, but Marian rebuffed his advances. She loved The Joker, not Jack Napier. Before she could force makeup on Jack's face, she was kicked in the face by Harleen Quinzel, who had come to save her "Puddin". While Jack and Harleen were trying to make Jack the new councilman of Gotham City, they used very corrupt means in order to prove that Batman is the worst thing for the city. They used a combination of Clayface and Mad Hatter's mind-control tech to mind control all of the super villains of Gotham to go on a rampage and destroy a library that Jack had recently built in Backport, and all to prove that Batman can't solve every problem. Meanwhile, Marian decided to become the new Joker while Jack was gone from the role. She then found a warehouse where Jack was stashing all of the villains and the mind control tech. Cutting a deal with the Mad Hatter, she and Jervis mind-controlled the villains in order to go against Jack's orders and destroy the city. After attacking Wayne Manor, they managed to steal the blueprints for a giant freeze ray constructed by Thomas Wayne and Baron Von Fries, Mr. Freeze's father. They then found the ray and used it to freeze all of Gotham City, and gave the GCPD an ultimatum: either Jack turns back into The Joker, or she lets everyone in the city die. After a strained alliance between Batman and Jack Napier, Jack turned back into The Joker and battled Neo Joker within the caves where the ray was stationed. When the walls collapsed, Jack tried to sacrifice himself by driving the Batmobile into a narrow causeway and ejecting Harleen Quinzel onto one of the motorcycles, telling her to go and get Neo Joker. Fortunately, Jack survived and Marian was captured after she and Harleen had a fight. She was then taken to Arkham Asylum and became one of it's newest inmates. However, she got what she wanted, as Jack’s pills wore off and he become The Joker once again.