Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Imbolc Eve (2018)
Today marks the beginning of the Celtic holiday of Imbolc. I celebrate it, like I did last year, with incense burning, candle lighting, and offerings. Have a blessed Imbolc.
Monday, January 29, 2018
Irish Gods: Lugh
I got this from Wikipedia.
Lugh or Lug ([luɣ]; modern Irish: Lú [luː]) is an important god of Irish mythology. A member of the Tuatha Dé Danann, Lugh is portrayed as a youthful warrior hero, a king and saviour.[1] He is associated with skill, crafts and the arts[2] as well as with oaths, truth and the law.[1] He is sometimes interpreted as a sun god,[2] a storm god[3] or a sky god. Lugh is also strongly associated with the harvest festival of Lughnasadh, which is named after him.
Lugh is known by the epithets Lámfada ([ˈlaːwad̪ˠə], meaning "long arm" or "long hand"), possibly for his skill with a spear or sling, Ildánach ("skilled in many arts"), Samildánach ("equally skilled in many arts"), Lonnbéimnech ("fierce striker"), Macnia ("youthful warrior/hero")[4] and Conmac ("hound-son").[5] As to ancestry, Lugh is given the matriname mac Ethlenn or mac Ethnenn ("son of Ethliu or Ethniu", his mother) and the patriname mac Cein ("son of Cian", his father).[4] He is the maternal grandson of the Fomorian, Balor, whom Lugh kills in the Battle of Mag Tuired. His foster-father is the sea god Manannán. Lugh's son is the hero Cú Chulainn, who is believed to be an incarnation of Lugh.[6][7]
Lugh has several magical possessions. He wields an unstoppable fiery spear, a sling stone, and a sword named Fragarach ("the answerer"). He also owns a self-sailing boat named Scuabtuinne ("wave sweeper"), a horse named Enbarr, and a hound named Failinis.
He is a reflex of the pan-Celtic god Lugus, and his Welsh counterpart is Lleu Llaw Gyffes, "The Bright One with the Strong Hand".
Lugh or Lug ([luɣ]; modern Irish: Lú [luː]) is an important god of Irish mythology. A member of the Tuatha Dé Danann, Lugh is portrayed as a youthful warrior hero, a king and saviour.[1] He is associated with skill, crafts and the arts[2] as well as with oaths, truth and the law.[1] He is sometimes interpreted as a sun god,[2] a storm god[3] or a sky god. Lugh is also strongly associated with the harvest festival of Lughnasadh, which is named after him.
Lugh is known by the epithets Lámfada ([ˈlaːwad̪ˠə], meaning "long arm" or "long hand"), possibly for his skill with a spear or sling, Ildánach ("skilled in many arts"), Samildánach ("equally skilled in many arts"), Lonnbéimnech ("fierce striker"), Macnia ("youthful warrior/hero")[4] and Conmac ("hound-son").[5] As to ancestry, Lugh is given the matriname mac Ethlenn or mac Ethnenn ("son of Ethliu or Ethniu", his mother) and the patriname mac Cein ("son of Cian", his father).[4] He is the maternal grandson of the Fomorian, Balor, whom Lugh kills in the Battle of Mag Tuired. His foster-father is the sea god Manannán. Lugh's son is the hero Cú Chulainn, who is believed to be an incarnation of Lugh.[6][7]
Lugh has several magical possessions. He wields an unstoppable fiery spear, a sling stone, and a sword named Fragarach ("the answerer"). He also owns a self-sailing boat named Scuabtuinne ("wave sweeper"), a horse named Enbarr, and a hound named Failinis.
He is a reflex of the pan-Celtic god Lugus, and his Welsh counterpart is Lleu Llaw Gyffes, "The Bright One with the Strong Hand".
Monday, January 22, 2018
Irish Gods: Creidhne
I got this from Wikipedia.
In Irish mythology, Credne (Old Irish) or Creidhne (Modern Irish – pronounced creynya) was a son of Brigid and Tuireann and the goldsmith of the Tuatha Dé Danann, but he also worked with bronze and brass. He and his brothers Goibniu and Luchtaine were known as the Trí Dée Dána, the three gods of art, who forged the weapons which the Tuatha Dé used to battle the Fomorians.[1]
It is said that Creidhne fashioned King Nuada's silver hand, together with Dian Cecht.
Creidhne is often confused with the Irish warrior Creidne.
In Irish mythology, Credne (Old Irish) or Creidhne (Modern Irish – pronounced creynya) was a son of Brigid and Tuireann and the goldsmith of the Tuatha Dé Danann, but he also worked with bronze and brass. He and his brothers Goibniu and Luchtaine were known as the Trí Dée Dána, the three gods of art, who forged the weapons which the Tuatha Dé used to battle the Fomorians.[1]
It is said that Creidhne fashioned King Nuada's silver hand, together with Dian Cecht.
Creidhne is often confused with the Irish warrior Creidne.
Monday, January 15, 2018
Irish Gods: Len
I got this info from Wikipedia.
In Irish mythology, Lén was the craftsman of Síd Buidb, the 'sídhe of Bodb'.[1] The son of Ban Bolgach son of Bannach, he was said to reside under a lake near Killarney named Loch Léin after him. The Dindsenchas relate that Loch Léin was where he would make bright vessels for Fand the Long-Haired, the daughter of Flidais.[1] Every night, after finishing his work, it is written[1] that he used to fling his anvil away to a nearby hill called the Indeoin na nDési or 'Anvil of the Dési' and the showers that came from the back of the hill were said to be pearls off his anvil as it was flung.[1] Whether the name Lén can be philologically related to the Romano-Celtic god Lenus is disputable. While the meaning of the name is uncertain, the Old Irish words lén 'defeat, misfortune'[2] and lénaid 'injure, wound'[3] and the Welsh llwyn 'grove, bush, shrub'[4] may offer some basis for comparison.
In Irish mythology, Lén was the craftsman of Síd Buidb, the 'sídhe of Bodb'.[1] The son of Ban Bolgach son of Bannach, he was said to reside under a lake near Killarney named Loch Léin after him. The Dindsenchas relate that Loch Léin was where he would make bright vessels for Fand the Long-Haired, the daughter of Flidais.[1] Every night, after finishing his work, it is written[1] that he used to fling his anvil away to a nearby hill called the Indeoin na nDési or 'Anvil of the Dési' and the showers that came from the back of the hill were said to be pearls off his anvil as it was flung.[1] Whether the name Lén can be philologically related to the Romano-Celtic god Lenus is disputable. While the meaning of the name is uncertain, the Old Irish words lén 'defeat, misfortune'[2] and lénaid 'injure, wound'[3] and the Welsh llwyn 'grove, bush, shrub'[4] may offer some basis for comparison.
Monday, January 8, 2018
Irish Gods: Nechtan
Got this from Wikipedia.
In Irish mythology, Nechtan was the father and/or husband of Boann, eponymous goddess of the River Boyne. Elsewhere her husband is named as Elcmar.[citation needed] He may be Nuada under another name, or his cult may have been replaced by that of Nuada; others maintain that Nechtan may be another name for the Dagda.[1] His inhabited the otherworldly Síd Nechtain, the mythological form of Carbury Hill.[2] In the Dindsenchas Nechtan is described as the husband of Boann and the son of Nuadu.[3]
Only Nechtan and his three cup-bearers were permitted to visit the Tobar Segais, or "Well of Wisdom," into which nine sacred hazel trees dropped their wisdom-bearing nuts. In that well swam the Salmon of Wisdom, which ate the hazelnuts. Eating one of the salmon could in turn imbue a person with knowledge of all things.[4] When Boann visited the well, it overflowed and chased her to the coast, forming the River Boyne.[citation needed]
According to Georges Dumézil the name Nechtan is perhaps cognate with that of the Romano-British god Nodens or the Roman god Neptunus, and the Persian and Vedic gods sharing the name Apam Napat.[5] The name could ultimately be derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *nepot- "descendant, sister's son", or, alternatively, from nebh- "damp, wet". Another etymology suggests that Nechtan is derived from Old-Irish necht "clean, pure and white", with a root -neg "to wash", from IE neigᵘ̯- "to wash" [6][7] As such, the name would be closely related mythological beings, who were dwelling near wells and springs: English neck (from Anglosaxon nicor), Swedish Näck, German Nixe and Dutch nikker, meaning "river monster, water spirit, crocodile, hippopotamus", hence Old-Norse nykr "water spirit in the form of a horse".
Nechtan or Nectan became a common Celtic name and a number of historical or legendary figures bear it. Nechtan was a frequent name for Pictish kings.[8] The name MacNaughton derives from "MacNeachdainn", meaning "Son of Nechtan."[citation needed] Nectan of Hartland, said to have lived in the 5th century AD, is the patron saint of Hartland, Devon. St Nectan's Kieve in St Nectan's Glen near Tintagel, Cornwall is said to be named for St. Nectan (5th century AD). Some however argue that St. Nectan never existed as a historical person, but was instead a Christianized form of the god Nechtan
In Irish mythology, Nechtan was the father and/or husband of Boann, eponymous goddess of the River Boyne. Elsewhere her husband is named as Elcmar.[citation needed] He may be Nuada under another name, or his cult may have been replaced by that of Nuada; others maintain that Nechtan may be another name for the Dagda.[1] His inhabited the otherworldly Síd Nechtain, the mythological form of Carbury Hill.[2] In the Dindsenchas Nechtan is described as the husband of Boann and the son of Nuadu.[3]
Only Nechtan and his three cup-bearers were permitted to visit the Tobar Segais, or "Well of Wisdom," into which nine sacred hazel trees dropped their wisdom-bearing nuts. In that well swam the Salmon of Wisdom, which ate the hazelnuts. Eating one of the salmon could in turn imbue a person with knowledge of all things.[4] When Boann visited the well, it overflowed and chased her to the coast, forming the River Boyne.[citation needed]
According to Georges Dumézil the name Nechtan is perhaps cognate with that of the Romano-British god Nodens or the Roman god Neptunus, and the Persian and Vedic gods sharing the name Apam Napat.[5] The name could ultimately be derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *nepot- "descendant, sister's son", or, alternatively, from nebh- "damp, wet". Another etymology suggests that Nechtan is derived from Old-Irish necht "clean, pure and white", with a root -neg "to wash", from IE neigᵘ̯- "to wash" [6][7] As such, the name would be closely related mythological beings, who were dwelling near wells and springs: English neck (from Anglosaxon nicor), Swedish Näck, German Nixe and Dutch nikker, meaning "river monster, water spirit, crocodile, hippopotamus", hence Old-Norse nykr "water spirit in the form of a horse".
Nechtan or Nectan became a common Celtic name and a number of historical or legendary figures bear it. Nechtan was a frequent name for Pictish kings.[8] The name MacNaughton derives from "MacNeachdainn", meaning "Son of Nechtan."[citation needed] Nectan of Hartland, said to have lived in the 5th century AD, is the patron saint of Hartland, Devon. St Nectan's Kieve in St Nectan's Glen near Tintagel, Cornwall is said to be named for St. Nectan (5th century AD). Some however argue that St. Nectan never existed as a historical person, but was instead a Christianized form of the god Nechtan
Thursday, January 4, 2018
The Celtic Wanderer Up 1 Year
Today marks one year since I made my first blog post. Thanks, everyone, for making the first year that I had this blog great. Here's to another year of posts and learning.
Monday, January 1, 2018
Irish Gods: Crom Cruach
Got this from Wikipedia.
Crom Cruach (Old Irish Cromm Crúaich /ˈkɾˠɔmˠ ˈkɾˠuəç/) was a god of pre-Christian Ireland. According to Christian writers, he was propitiated with human sacrifice and his worship was ended by Saint Patrick.[1]
He is also referred to as Crom Cróich, Cenn Cruach/Cróich (/ˈkʲɛnˠː ˈkɾˠuəx/) and Cenncroithi (/ˈkʲɛnˠː ˈkɾˠɔθʲɨ/). He is related to the later mythological and folkloric figure Crom Dubh. The festival for Crom Cruach is called Domhnach Crom Dubh, Crom Dubh Sunday.[2]
The references in the dinsenchas ("place-lore") poem in the 12th century to sacrifice in exchange for milk and grain suggest that Crom had a function as fertility god. The description of his image as a gold figure surrounded by twelve stone or bronze figures has been interpreted by some as representing the sun surrounded by the signs of the zodiac, suggesting a function as solar deity.
Crom Cruach (Old Irish Cromm Crúaich /ˈkɾˠɔmˠ ˈkɾˠuəç/) was a god of pre-Christian Ireland. According to Christian writers, he was propitiated with human sacrifice and his worship was ended by Saint Patrick.[1]
He is also referred to as Crom Cróich, Cenn Cruach/Cróich (/ˈkʲɛnˠː ˈkɾˠuəx/) and Cenncroithi (/ˈkʲɛnˠː ˈkɾˠɔθʲɨ/). He is related to the later mythological and folkloric figure Crom Dubh. The festival for Crom Cruach is called Domhnach Crom Dubh, Crom Dubh Sunday.[2]
The references in the dinsenchas ("place-lore") poem in the 12th century to sacrifice in exchange for milk and grain suggest that Crom had a function as fertility god. The description of his image as a gold figure surrounded by twelve stone or bronze figures has been interpreted by some as representing the sun surrounded by the signs of the zodiac, suggesting a function as solar deity.
First Post of 2018
So this is the first post of a new year and I have some plans. Here goes.
1: Continue to blog.
2: Continue to practice.
3: Better understand myself
4: Better understand others.
5: Continue to connect with Earth Mother.
6: Be a good person.
7: Do more videos.
8: Read more books.
That's about it.
1: Continue to blog.
2: Continue to practice.
3: Better understand myself
4: Better understand others.
5: Continue to connect with Earth Mother.
6: Be a good person.
7: Do more videos.
8: Read more books.
That's about it.
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