Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I’ve been creating new songs for the holiday of Lúnasa, and this is one of them: A prayer to the Irish deity Lugh. If you want to learn songs like these sign up for my newsletter, linked in my bio! You’ll get updates about online courses and in-person classes on themes of pagan song, history and animism. For those local to western NC- I’ll be teaching a PAGAN CHOIR this fall, starting Sunday, Sept 29th! Get more details by signing up for my newsletter.
Lyrics:
Lugh of the long arm
Lugh of iron will
Lugh of the long arm
Bless me with your skill
Harper, hero, bard and king
Light bringer, oath keeper
Warrior
Honey-tongued champion
Sharpen me
Set me ablaze
Honey-tongued champion
Hew and hone
Make me a blade
Lugh is an appreciably complex figure. He is a grand and regal being, athletic and youthful, with a head that shines like the sun. He’s a champion and warrior, but also capable of cruel acts at times. I believe asking for anything from him requires some kind of gift or sacrifice- he should be approached the same way one might approach a king, with a sense of the power he carries and the consequences that power can bring. This song, when sung, should always be accompanied by a gift out of the respect of his formidable abilities and power. Please contact me if you want to lead this song in your song circles!
I’ve been creating new songs for the holiday of Lúnasa, and this is one of them: A prayer to the Irish deity Lugh. If you want to learn songs like these sign up for my newsletter, linked in my bio! You’ll get updates about online courses and in-person classes on themes of pagan song, history and animism. For those local to western NC- I’ll be teaching a PAGAN CHOIR this fall, starting Sunday, Sept 29th! Get more details by signing up for my newsletter.
Lyrics:
Lugh of the long arm
Lugh of iron will
Lugh of the long arm
Bless me with your skill
Harper, hero, bard and king
Light bringer, oath keeper
Warrior
Honey-tongued champion
Sharpen me
Set me ablaze
Honey-tongued champion
Hew and hone
Make me a blade
Lugh is an appreciably complex figure. He is a grand and regal being, athletic and youthful, with a head that shines like the sun. He’s a champion and warrior, but also capable of cruel acts at times. I believe asking for anything from him requires some kind of gift or sacrifice- he should be approached the same way one might approach a king, with a sense of the power he carries and the consequences that power can bring. This song, when sung, should always be accompanied by a gift out of the respect of his formidable abilities and power. Please contact me if you want to lead this song in your song circles!
