What is the difference between a triple goddess and a holy trinity?

 If you are interested in hearing this program, I recommend doing it quickly. It's only available till tomorrow.

Go to The Book of Irish Writers site

Here is the url for the first episode of the Book of Irish Writers:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00lgj55/The_Book_of_Irish_Writers_29_06_2009/

Slan.

I have tried researching the influence of the Romans on Scotland, but I can barely find any information on this. Does any one know any places where I can find out the extent of the influence on Scotland the Romans had when they invaded - the influence on religion and culture.

Thanks in advance.

 http://www.thesession.org/

Welcome to The Session

The exchange of tunes is what keeps traditional Irish music alive. This website is one way of passing on jigs, reels and other dance tunes.

Some of the tunes are well known, and some are more obscure. It's this mixture of the familiar and the new that makes for a good session.

Join The Session

Sign up to become a member of The Session:

• Submit tunes, recordings, sessions, events and links.
• Add your comments to tunes, sessions, events and recordings.
• Add tunes to your own personalised tunebook.
• Get regular updates by email about the site.

Is this sort of posting OK?

Does anyone know of organizations that are CR compatible, and offer clergy programs ?

I have looked into several organizations over the last few years, but have been unable to find "the right one" for me.

Any suggestion or information would be greatly appreciated.

 

I am looking for research material of a more current, and scholarly nature on Celtic God's.

 

Was wondering if anyone has suggestions ? (books, web sights, etc).

Many thanks.

 A question for you all.

I am looking at Ella Young's 1910 book Celtic Wonder Tales on the Sacred Texts site , She gives Brigit an active role in some stories that look based more or less on old tales. My hunch is that she was starting from old tales and then branching off on her own. But does anyone know more about it?

The illustrations by Maud Gonne are quite wonderful. What a nice little piece of modern Irish history this book is!

I was searching Amazon today and I came upon this book. It claims to be a book on Ancient Celtic healing and Medicine. I was wondering if anyone was heard of it, or read it, and if it is any good.

You can find it here:

www.amazon.co.uk/Brighids-Healing-Gina-McGarry/dp/0954723023/ref=pd_ys_ir_all_54

I know you guy's just LOVE these requests ;)

But I found this phrase in the archive, and was wondering if someone could give me a translation (and pronunciation) hand.

 

"Deithe agus an-deithe ort"

I know "Deith" roughly translates as "god"....but I'm lost on the rest.

Many thanks.

I was wondering about the use of incense by the Ancient Celts and it's use in Celtic Reconstructionism.
Simply put, what incenses are appropriate to use within a Celtic Reconstructionist context, and which ones do you use for different occasions and times? Clearly more "eastern" resins and gums that are in general use within the Neopagan community would not be appropriate, but I don't know which ones would be appropriate.

Any info would be a great help.

Thanks in advance.

 I was reading a book earlier this evening, The Book of Devi by Bulbul Sharma, and there were a couple of things that reminded me of Brigit, the Morrigan, and simply the telling of the Irish tales--such as the strange transformations that Cu Chulainn undergoes when going into a battle frenzy. I remember reading in the Celtic Consciousness years ago Joseph Campbell's essay about Ireland and India being the remaining fringes of a once vast culture. He drew comparisons to some pretty amazing stuff, like the mating of the chief to the mare, and subsequent partaking of her broth and flesh. It's been a long time since I've read it. BUT...

What I am wondering is if anyone has done any more research into the ties between early Celtic and Indian religion and culture. I would love to hear about it. Or even any guesses and suppositions.

I've just joined this group and I thought that I would post a short introduction, as well as asking a few questions.

I'm Wilfred Hather, I'm 16 years old and I live in Wales, although I was born in England. I've been "into" paganism for a while now and at first I felt myself very drawn to Traditional Wicca, but as soon as I read the Celtic Reconstructionist FAQ on Paganachd.com, I knew that Celtic Reconstructionism was for me. I am still hoping to practice Wicca and Celtic Reconstructionism side by side, if thats possible, although I do not want to mix the two. Even so, I have come here to learn more about Celtic Reconstructionism and the Celts in general.

I'm pretty new to this so I have a few questions.

I'm a vegan, and I was wondering about what I would do about non-vegan offerings. Is it best to use substitutes or to find something completely different to use?

My second question is about Celtic cosmology. After reading some of the archives I read a lot about a world tree, a well or pool, a sacred fire and cauldron and some hazelnuts which surround either the well or the tree, I can't remember (i've probably got that completely wrong!). Anyway, can anyone tell me where to get more information about this, such as in the Mythology it comes from, or could someone explain these concepts to me. Pictures or drawings of it would be helpful as I am a visual learner.

Thanks in advance,

Wilfred.

So I'm wondering since bards -- from the bit I know they were part of the druidic order, at least in Ireland -- were such a big part of Celtic life, how is it I can't find a thing about them in here? Or am I looking in the wrong place?

An important part of stuff I do with the gods is song/poetry/storytelling. Comes up at ritual all the time; I've memorized a song in honor of Brigit for instance, and have a chant that I myself made up to Lugh years ago (I'm sort of cross-cultural). My main outlet for the bardic arts outside the home, though, has solely been the SCA; though there's gadzillions of Celts of various kinds in this town I've yet to really connect with any of them.

The main thing I'm interested in learning is if there's a good devotional I can do, before I do a performance -- since 99% of them are either in some Celtic tongue or are storytelling in English, they should be devoted to Someone (my brain always thought of Angus MacOg at such times).

Hello!

I often read lists of things associated with Brigit - oystercatchers, cows, poetry - some are obvious, and some are not. I am willing to believe that most of them are historically valid, but would really like to know for sure which those are. If you know the sources materials for any of her associations I would be very grateful to hear about it.

Blessings,
Mael Brigde

I've been a solitary for years, always leaning towards "celtic" studies and practice. So you know I've been fumbling around with that, looking holiday celebrations up on the internet and in books, and sort of doing all right. I've had periods where I've been a little looser, incorporating bits of other religions and practices into my own, but this past year my own practice has fallen a bit by the wayside for whatever reason. I've never been completely orthodox, don't get me wrong: I tend to celebrate Bastet and Kalevala Day, for instance, but I found an amazing article on witchvox about Celtic Reconstructionist Paganism, and it spoke to me. I feel my ancestors' calling very strongly, you see; I'm a member of Clan MacFarlane and have ancestors from almost every country in the British Isles! (as well as Slovakia from where my late grandfather comes). And I'm kind of obsessed with genealogy and such... I don't know if that's the reason that my practice leans this way, or for some other one. Like I said, I don't know if I'd ever be completely orthodox, but this does feel right. This is where my path has led me!

~the little witch of worcester

Hi all -
I had a look in the info page (memories and tags) but couldn't find mention, though I think this has been discussed before somewhere.
Does anyone know the particulars of body modification in traditional Gaelic cultures? I've been doing a little research into the different histories and mindsets involved in body modification across cultures where the practice has been pronounced, and how that has influenced how it is done in society today. Being an (albeit Irish immigrant in the distant past) Aussie, I was interested in how body modification in the form of intricate scarification was used by the Aboriginal people here, how it expressed their personal history - joys and sorrows, but especially initiations and group identity/belonging. Other cultures famous for body modification in the form of scarification and tattoos such as the Maori also interested me. I've heard a few references to facial tattooing being used by European warriors as a record of their battles, and status as warriors.
Anyone have any insight on how the subject of body modification was traditionally expressed in Gaelic cultures? Tattooing, scarification, piercing?

A couple of ADF groves are doing a midsummer campout the weekend of June 27th. I'll be leading a Midsummer ritual for Manannán at the festival and also teaching an ogam and divination workshop there. I'll have a few copies of my ogam book for sale as well. Sierra Madrone Grove and Feather River Protogrove will be hosting the Eight Winds Festival at Salt Point State Park in Sonoma County.

Full details for the festival are available here.

I hope I'll see some of you there!

Hello.

I'm starting a LibraryThing account on which to list books of use to those interested in Brigit or Celtic Reconstructionism. I would be most grateful for your title suggestions. This account is intended as a counterpart to my Brigit blog, Brigit's Sparkling Flame, which posts information about Brigit-related links, books, CDs, etc. Suggestions for the blog would be most welcome, also.

I'm going to post this to both the CR and BI groups, and apologize to those of you who end up with it twice.

Sweet blessings.
Mael Brigde

Brigit's Sparkling Flame
Daughters of the Flame

A few weeks ago in my LJ I mentioned a song I'd written for the local CR schmooze using the tune Tha mo run air a'ghille. ( Here are the lyrics, for those who might be interested. )

The following suggestion, on hero-cultus in CR practice, is based on an entry in my own LJ earlier today, altered and extended after conversation with erynn999 and further reflection.

To many people in the world, Irish and non-Irish alike, today is St. Patrick's Day. I have a lot of stuff to say about it, including what folks who are pagan and not inclined to celebrate a saint who is credited with "ending all that" might be able to do, so read further if your are interested...

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