Tag: Celt
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Holly: Midwinter Sacred Tree of the Druids
“Of all the trees that are in the wood,The Holly bears the crown.”` Seasonal Carol Decorating homes with holly at Midwinter has its origins in Pre-Christianity. It was in fact a pagan practice. Holly was considered a sacred plant by the Druids. While other plants wilted in winter weather, holly remained green and strong, its […]
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The Three Cauldrons
“I sing of the Cauldron of Wisdomwhich bestows the merit of every art,through which treasure increases,which magnifies every common artisan,which builds up a person through their gift.” Section of the The Caldron of Poesy “The Three Cauldrons.” The name comes from the content and theme of a fascinating little collection of poetry and prose found […]
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Ben McBrady – Tracing the Last Druid’s Footsteps
“Where do you hide a pebble but on the beach.” (Discussing the Order penetrating society in secret) Ben McBrady
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Ireland’s Folklore and Traditions with Shane Broderick
I reached out to Shane Broderick of Ireland’s Folklore and Traditions to talk about his wonderful blog ‘Ireland’s Folklore and Traditions’ as well as gain some insight into his background and inspiration. His blog and facebook page are fantastic resources, are rich in knowledge and particularly for anyone wanting to read or learn more authentic […]
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Introduction to Celtic Paganism and Modern Druidry
“Let me blow the dust off you, resurrect your breath.” Lola Ridge, Irish anarchist, 1873 – 1941 The Druid or Druí in Old Irish is a title filled with wonder, mystery and an internal and deeply personal call back to a more primal, knowledgeable and Native way of living with the land around us. The […]