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Sunday, July 13th, 2008
8:21 pm [erynn999]	July CR Schmooze in Seattle Please join the Seattle area Celtic Reconstructionist community at Edge of the Circle on the Hill from 7 to 9pm for our monthly schmooze! This month we'll be getting the Gaulish Report from Llyn, talking about her trip to France and there will be discussion of the upcoming Lughnassadh holiday. We usually meet afterwards at Charlie's for food and drink and socializing. We hope to see you there! (Comment on this)
Monday, June 23rd, 2008
8:06 pm [erynn999]	Manannán ritual, Saturday, June 28th We're meeting at Edge of the Circle at 2pm on Saturday, June 28th, then carpooling over to Carkeek Park for the actual ritual. If you'd like to attend, please come by 2pm so we can get started on time -- we'll wait for folks we KNOW are coming, but we'd like to head out from that central location as close to 2pm as possible. Please bring a potluck dish to share. We'll probably have 8-10 people coming. Also bring a bottle of beer or other beverage as an offering to Manannán. Flowers are also good for ritual offerings. We'll be walking from the parking lot to the beach, and do expect to get your feet wet -- wear shorts or a pair of pants you can roll up and bring a pair of flippies if you don't want to get your tootsies all mangled on the rocks under the water. Please contact Erynn if you have any questions! Here's a brief outline of the ritual: purification (juniper) praise poems for Manannán, to include verses from Manx Traditionary Ballad first offering (food & beer & flowers) by ritual leader with words to the effect that as it was done on the heights of Barool and the shore at Keamool, so it's being done now with our thanks and a request for safety as we pass through the mists this year individual offerings and prayers by all who have brought them FEASTIES Current Mood: excited (Comment on this)
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
3:16 pm [erynn999]	Seachd -- Gaelic film at SIFF! Seachd, a wonderful Scottish film in Gaelic, is showing twice at SIFF this year! First showing is Saturday, June 7th at 9:30pm and the second showing is Wednesday, June 11th at 4:30pm. I went up to Vancouver to see it at their film festival last summer and had a fantastic time. I highly recommend it, so if you have any interest at all in Gaelic culture and storytelling, please, please go see this film and support the language and the community. It's more than worth the price of admission. The film is also available on DVD in the UK. You can find a link for it on the film's website. I can't recommend this film highly enough. (Comment on this)
Saturday, April 12th, 2008
5:28 pm [erynn999]	Monthly Seattle CR Schmooze It's that time again -- second Monday of the month slouches ever closer. Come join local Celtic Reconstructionist (CR) Pagans as we examine customs and rituals associated with Bealtinne in preparation for our May schmooze and ritual! Edge of the Circle Books, Seattle Monday, April 14th 7 to 9 PM in the basement Time afterwards for getting together for drinks or a snack at Charlie's over on Broadway if you like. We hope to see you there! (Comment on this)
Saturday, March 15th, 2008
11:03 pm [alfrecht]	Event on Monday: The "Leprechaunification" of Irish (and Celtic) Culture ANNOUNCEMENT Presentation: The "Leprechaunification" of Irish (and Celtic) Culture by Rev. Dr. Phillip A. Bernhardt-House Monday, March 17, 2008 6:30-8:00 PM Edge of the Circle Books 701 E. Pike Street (two blocks West of Broadway on Capitol Hill) Seattle, WA On this night, when everyone and their brother is Irish, before you go out and drink the green beer and say "Erin go bragh!" why not come and hear about the richness and diversity of Irish culture and religion at all periods, and some of why it has become so diluted (and deluded) in the eyes of much of the wider world. Phillip A. Bernhardt-House holds a Ph.D. in Celtic Civilizations from University College Cork (Ireland), as well as an M.A. in Religious Studies and a B.A. in Medieval Studies and Creative Writing. He has written several academic articles and reviews, and has contributed to many spirituality publications, and is active in the pagan community in both Celtic Reconstructionist and Ekklesia Antinoou involvements. Attendance at this presentation will cost $5 (though lower prices can be negotiated for the unwaged and students). (Comment on this)
Friday, January 4th, 2008
4:43 pm [erynn999]	CR local group announced on Witchvox I put up an announcement for the CR group over on WitchVox under my listings. For those who are planning to come to the group, please drop by the page and let me know if you think the listing needs any tweaking. I'll be happy to edit to reflect the goals and understandings of folks who will be regularly involved. Current Mood: content (4 Comments |Comment on this)
Saturday, December 29th, 2007
1:54 am [erynn999]	Seattle Area CR gathering, first three months schedule I spoke with Robert this evening about setting up a once a month gathering at Edge of the Circle. After looking at the calendar, I've scheduled the following dates: Second Monday of the month, 7-9pm: January 14 February 11 March 10 The January meeting will be a discussion of what our goals and interests are as CRs who wish to learn and work together. I'd like to suggest that folks either get a copy of the CR FAQ (if you weren't one of the folks who actually helped compose it) or download it to read over as we work through some of our planning for the subsequent sessions. I talked to Robert to see if he could get copies, but because the book is not available to him at a wholesale discount, he's not able to carry the book. Getting it directly from the CR FAQ website rather than Amazon.com or other online bookshop will guarantee that all profits go to Gaelic language charities rather than merchants. If anyone has questions or thoughts, please drop me a line at inisglas (at) seanet (d0t) com. Please feel free to bring anyone who's interested, whether they are CR or not. Other reconstructionists are always welcome, but the focus of the group is on Celtic Reconstructionist Paganism. (Comment on this)
Tuesday, December 25th, 2007
10:24 pm [erynn999]	Local monthly CR meetings Several of us are in the planning stages for starting Seattle-area CR meetings monthly at Edge of the Circle. I haven't talked to Robert yet, so I don't know for sure what night of the week it will be, but as soon as I know anything, I'll post here. (Comment on this)
Wednesday, November 14th, 2007
12:47 pm [ravenlaughing]	CR get-together? I proposed in my personal LJ, a local (Seattle & surrounds) get-together for CRs. Erynn suggested posting over here as well. I've got some lovely tea and coffee type places here in Ballard that are easy to get to. How are the following date/times for everyone? (All afternoon/eves) Sat, Dec 8, 4:30ish Sun, Dec 9, 4:30ish Fri, Dec 7, 7ish Mon, Dec 10, 7ish What's your vote? Current Mood: curious (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Monday, August 21st, 2006
2:01 pm [wire_mother]	Potluck! Edge of the Circle potluck 5:30 to 7:30 Sunday August 27 Edge of the Circle is having it's first ever potluck from 5:30 to 7:30pm this Sunday August 27th. We need someone to bring plates and cups and utensils. If you bring food please bring a list of ingredients so people know what is in the food. This includes things like meat, dairy, seafood and other animal products; soy; nuts; gluten. This event is free. It's a great chance to meet other occultists and pagans and talk shop while chowing on good food in a nice environment. Edge of the circle is located at 701 Pike St. Seattle (found in the journal of lupabitch. this should interest at least a few of us. i apologize if you also see it elsewhere.) (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Saturday, July 29th, 2006
11:12 pm [alfrecht]	Celtic Storytelling Workshop, Seattle, Saturday August 5 ( Read more... ) (Comment on this)
Saturday, June 10th, 2006
6:27 pm [alfrecht]	Upcoming Workshop Celtic Storytelling: Beyond the Boundaries An Interactive Workshop with Dr. Phillip A. Bernhardt-House Saturday, August 5, 2006, 12:30 PM-8:30 PM Edge of the Circle Books 701 E. Pike Street (2 blocks west of Broadway) Seattle, WA 98122 Celtic Storytelling: Beyond the Boundaries This afternoon-and-evening workshop is not a storytelling presentation, nor a “how-to” workshop for those unfamiliar with the techniques of performance, but rather an informative and creative interactive event in which various principles of traditional Celtic (particularly Irish) literary technique will be employed to expand upon, challenge, and redefine the established canon of Celtic storytelling and the spaces left in it. While familiarity with Celtic culture, Insular Celtic literature (from which all the great “myths” of the Celts, as they are now known, originate) and traditional storytelling (which usually focuses on later, often imported, themes that may have mythic elements) would be helpful, they are not required for participation in this workshop. Bring your creativity and your willingness to speak and share, and imbas forosnai will take care of the rest! While there is no “required reading list” for participation in this workshop, those unfamiliar with Insular Celtic narrative might become more familiar by reading some of the following, fairly-easy-to-acquire, texts: The Tain, trans. Thomas Kinsella Early Irish Myths and Sagas, trans. Jeffrey Gantz The Celtic Heroic Age, ed. John T. Koch and John Carey Ancient Irish Tales, ed. T. P. Cross and C. H. Slover King of Mysteries, ed./trans. John Carey The Mabinogi, translations by Patrick K. Ford, Gwyn and Thomas Jones, or Jeffrey Gantz are best; avoid Lady Charlotte Guest at all costs! Hero-Tales of Ireland, Jeremiah Curtin Carmina Gadelica, Alexander Carmichael Dr. Phillip A. Bernhardt-House has been a practicing pagan for 14 years, is a Quatremvir in the Ecclesia Antinoi, and recently finished a Ph.D. in Celtic Civilizations at University College Cork (Ireland), specializing in Celtic literature, religion, and mythology. Phillip has presented papers internationally at various conferences, including Celtic and medievalist gatherings, in the U.S., Ireland, Canada, Britain, and Scotland, and has published academic articles in Cosmos, Foilsiú, and Béascna, as well as nonacademic writings in The White Crane Journal and elsewhere. Workshop Cost: $40 (student/unwaged rates can be negotiated in advance) For any questions or to indicate intention to attend, please e-mail aediculaantinoi@hotmail.com Workshop Timetable 12:30 PM Meet and Greet 1:00 PM SHARP!! Beginning of workshop, introductions 1:30 PM “Blarney” 2:30 PM “The Three Things Required of a Poet” 3:15 PM Break 3:30 PM “Elaboration” 4:30 PM “Continuation” 5:30 PM Break for dinner 6:30 PM “Glossing and Senchas” 7:15 PM Shared Storytelling 8:30 PM Conclusion and Farewells (Comment on this)
Saturday, April 29th, 2006
2:06 am [alfrecht]	Celtic Werewolf Geekery Greetings all! For those of you who might be interested, here is the contents of the handout for the paper that I gave this afternoon at the symposium at UW. Enjoy! ( Read more... ) (Comment on this)
Friday, April 28th, 2006
9:42 am [erynn999]	University of Washington Medievalists Colloquium Today about 2:30pm, there will be a presentation of papers in Medieval studies, including one on "The Legend of Vereticus: An Ancient Celtic Tale from 1860s" by alfrecht, wherein a king becomes a werewolf via scribal error. His paper is scheduled for 5pm. The colloquium will be held at Smith Hall in room 305. Papers are limited to 20 minutes. Others that might be of interest to folks on my flist include "Female Combatants in the German Judicial Duel", and "Containing Virginity: Sex and Society in Early Medieval England." There will be a book raid on the Suzzallo and Allen Libraries before the main event. Come one, come all and hang out with history geeks. Hope to see you there! Current Mood: giggly (Comment on this)
Monday, February 27th, 2006
4:28 pm [thewronghands]	March get-together and salmon ruminations Y'all up for a March get-together? I'd prefer a non-weekend date for this one, if possible, as I'll be out of town for the next three weekends. However, I bow to the scheduling needs of the masses. Also, I was reading "Indian Legends of the Pacific Northwest", and it occurred to me that the place that salmon holds in the local mythologies is more akin to the role of cattle in Irish myth than of salmon -- most of the legends that deal with salmon runs seem to be concerned with wealth of nourishment being provided or denied to the various tribes. There are a bunch of instances of Coyote stealing someone's salmon or making a dam, falls, or rapids in the rivers just downstream of tribes that had pissed him off. I find that to be interesting, but it doesn't really change the way that I work with it. I'm wondering if anyone else has other experiences or associations -- how much does local Native mythology affect your perceptions of the land you live on? Current Mood: chipper (4 Comments |Comment on this)
Sunday, February 5th, 2006
1:49 am [alfrecht]	Middle Irish Lesbian Story As some of you may be aware, one of my goals in life generally, but both academic and spiritual life in particular, is to increase the knowledge and popularity of a particular Irish narrative, found in as venerable a manuscript as the Book of Leinster, but also found in Liber Flavus Fergusiorum and in a later version in Leabhar Cloinne Aodha Buidhe, which is usually given the title "Niall Frossach" after the primary character concerned (an historical Irish king of the 7th century) who in the various annals has miraculous rains associated with his birth, and in the only other narrative concerning him (in the Fragmentary Annals) was portrayed as quite pious. Therefore, behind the cut for the benefit of those who could care less, is the full text from the Book of Leinster version (I have not been able to see the LFF version), followed by David Greene's translation from the Swedish journal "Saga och Sed," from the year 1976. ( Read more... ) (Comment on this)
Friday, January 20th, 2006
12:13 am [alfrecht]	Cath Muighe Tuireadh Hey, does anyone in this area have a copy of the Brian O Cuiv "Cath Muighe Tuireadh," published by DIAS? I have the Elizabeth Gray/ITS one, but O Cuiv's is what is called CMT2(2) (with the second "2" in superscript), because it is an early modern verison of it as opposed to Old/Middle Irish version, which is Gray's). While DIAS sells it for very cheap, the funds are rather tight right now, and my credit card is maxed out pretty much, so it would be great to have a look at a few bits of it if someone local has a copy. (UW library doesn't have it--I already checked; for some reason, though, they use the spelling of the Early Modern Irish title for Elizabeth Gray's edition, which is not correct...odd.) (Comment on this)
Saturday, January 7th, 2006
5:33 pm [ravenlaughing]	Where? Umm, I know we said tomorrow, but has anyone ever decided on a time and place? (7 Comments |Comment on this)
Monday, January 2nd, 2006
6:01 am [thewronghands]	January CR meeting logistics and Seattle dindsenchas field trips Now that the seasonal furor has died down a bit, we can perhaps reasonably talk about scheduling a local CR get-together. [grin] When is good for y'all? I've got a slight preference for this week, as it's the only week that I *know* I'll be in town, but let's pick a date that works reasonably well for as many people as possible. So: When? Where? As to when, I offer up a tentative suggestion of this Sunday, Jan. 8th. (Are weekends easier for most people than a weeknight?) As to where, I'm more than happy to play hostess if we decide that we'd rather a private setting than a restaurant -- I'm in an apartment in Cap Hill. If someone with more space wants to volunteer, I'm good with that, too. A third option is to choose a restaurant or cafe. I know last time people wanted a quieter setting than the B&O -- suggestions welcome. Do we want to meet up somewhere in Seattle as a reasonably central location, or venture elsewhere? I know there was some discussion about doing Seattle dindsenchas field-trips, and I think we've got people in Seattle itself, on the peninsula, north in Everett, and really north in the islands. I'm interested in seeing where y'all go to connect with the land in all of these places, and I know I'm not the only one. Where do you locals think would be good locations for such outings? I suspect that these too would be easier to schedule on weekends. Ideally, we could have dinner together afterwards for everyone to compare their impressions and trade stories. Current Mood: chipper (9 Comments |Comment on this)
Monday, November 28th, 2005
3:00 am [thewronghands]	Danu, Domnu, and Celtic creation myths Slightly edited version cross-posted to cr_r. I've been reading Peter Berresford Ellis's "Celtic Myths and Legends", which I only recently discovered. (I've read his more academic works, but I didn't know he also wrote fiction and did a book of collated folklore.) As a starter, he has a stab at reconstructing a possible Celtic creation myth. Normally this would cause me to roll my eyes, but Ellis has the scholarly chops to be taken seriously, frequently referencing source manuscripts. This book isn't an academic text so much as an attempt at mythically accurate storytelling, so not every reference is footnoted, but he does cite the sources from which he derived each story in the introduction. ( Scholarly quibbling and creation mythologies -- Danu, Domnu, and their children... ) If y'all are still interested in doing a book group, "Celtic Myths and Legends" also seems like a pretty good candidate. There's so much material in there that I think we could spend six months on this one book alone, which is good for the fiscally conservative. [grin] There's six stories from each of the Celtic nations, and I have all these questions and ideas just from the first story from the Ireland section. Tons of stuff. What do you guys think? Would you want to start soon, or is it more convenient to wait until after the holiday madness is over? Would you prefer other books, or does this one sound good? Current Mood: scholarly (2 Comments |Comment on this)