Ten Stunning Yet Little Known Ancient Treasures Across Africa, Sobekneferu’s Legacy: The Sacred Places of Egypt’s First Female Pharaoh, Archaeological Mystery: 10,000 or More Caves were Dug into the Himalayas Over 2,000 Years Ago, Medieval Metallic Objects Show Alchemical Mastery In Poland, Yin Female Taosim In Search Of Immortality, King David Era Fort Discovered in Israel’s Golan Heights. Not sure of the spelling? Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. The old pagan gods—those legendary figures out of Norse, Greek, Roman, and many more belief systems—are fascinating subjects. The login page will open in a new tab. Methodically, Airmid began to gather up the herbs. 31/Aug. In general, his associations are the earthly ones of fertility, agriculture, strength, as well as the Otherworldly ones of magic, druidry and wisdom. Airmid’s brother Miach was an extremely talented healer, and when Diancecht realized that his son’s abilities were so greatly superior to his own he became extremely jealous. Irish Author, Educator, and Guide to Ireland. At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. Each culture should be proud of their heritage, and respected for their spiritual expression. Two main types of sources provide information on Celtic religion: the sculptural monuments associated with the Celts of continental Europe and of Roman Britain, and the insular Celtic literatures that have survived in writing from medieval times. The goal of Ancient Origins is to highlight recent archaeological discoveries, peer-reviewed academic research and evidence, as well as offering alternative viewpoints and explanations of science, archaeology, mythology, religion and history around the globe. Her name can be translated as ‘Great Queen’, or ‘Phantom Queen’. Over the past two centuries, Europe has become increasingly secular. Mount Shasta: Spirits and Danger on a Sacred California Mountain, first temple to Thor and Odin to exist in Iceland, http://meettheslavs.com/slavic-neo-paganism-rodnovery-today/, http://www.labrys.gr/en/text_houseworship.html, http://www.catholicworldreport.com/Item/4385/frances_catholic_revolution.aspx, https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2014/01/eastern-europes-christian-reawakening, Crossing the Veil: The Pre-Christian Origins of Halloween and Samhain, Le Puy-en-Velay, A Small French Town with a Large Legacy, The Power of the Flying Rowan Tree, Woe of the Witches. The Celts have a much longer history than the germanic tribes, and their mythology is different not only in its characters, but Brigid, the daughter of the Dagda, is one of the most famous and even one of the most powerful triune goddesses in the Celtic Pagan religion. So if you know the region and would like to comment, we’d love to hear from you. But corrections are always welcome, especially from people with first-hand knowledge. We respect race and culture, and encourage people to discover their own history. The Celts, an ancient Indo-European people, reached the apogee of their influence and territorial expansion during the 4th century bc, extending across the length of Europe from Britain to Asia Minor. Áine – An Irish Goddess of the seasons, wealth/prosperity, and sovereignty, Aíne’s name could mean any of the following – ‘brightness, glow, joy, radiance; splendour, glory, fame’. Religions tend to shape civilizations. Available at: http://www.uppsalaonline.com/racism.htm, “France’s Catholic Revolution” by Samuel Gregg (2015). Available at:  https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2014/01/eastern-europes-christian-reawakening, I have a bachelor's degree in earth science but I minored in anthropological archaeology and have attended an archaeological field school. The Nephilim: Giant Offspring of the Sons of God and the Daughters of Man? Another amazing medieval discovery has been made in eastern Europe. One lesson we should remember from Jurassic Park A Good idea may seem sound but in the long run That Idea could very well Eat your Face off literally. There are other Heathens, however, who believe that Germanic cultural and spiritual values also need to be adopted in order to be true worshipers of the Germanic gods. The Celts, an ancient Indo-European people, reached the apogee of their influence and territorial expansion during the 4th century bc, extending across the length of Europe from Britain to Asia Minor. about Invasion of Britain by Brothers Hengist and Horsa: Truth or Legend? 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Miach was known for his surgical skills and he was able to attach the new arm to Nuadas body so that it looked like he had never lost an arm in the first place. Soon, that jealousy began to turn into rage, and that rage became so great that he drew his sword and slashed Miach quite badly. Ancestors. “Slavic Neopaganism – Rodnovery Today” (2014). Just check out all the yew trees growing in churchyards. This elevation from purely physical use to the realm of... Hengist and Horsa were a pair of brothers mentioned in British history. This is particularly notable in the case of the Classical commentators from Poseidonius (c. 135–c. Her father Dian Cecht, still jealous of his sons vast knowledge, found Airmid and overturned her cloak scattering the herbs to the wind so that no one but she would know of the healing herbs secrets.

Beltane – Apr. the river, the lake, the sea, the mountain, the trees and of the animals.
The Tuatha de Danann are believed by Celtic Pagans to still be able to communicate with humans. Wales, for example. […] the Stone Age and the Bronze Age with the Mythological Cycle of the lore – we’re talking Tuatha Dé Danann (pronounced ThOO-a-hah DAY-Dan-an), the Firbolg and the […], […] Irish Gods: https://loraobrien.ie/irish-gods-pagan-celtic-mythology/o Irish Pagan Holidays: https://loraobrien.ie/irish-pagan-holidays/o Smooring the Fire: […], […] the fact it’s gonna take you time and experience to actually PRACTICE your Paganism; develop relationships with Gods and Goddesses, learn how to Meditate, figure out what flavour of Paganism fits with where you’re […], […] o Irish Gods: https://loraobrien.ie/irish-gods-pagan-celtic-mythology/ […]. / Tell Us Your Best Ghost Story, Legendary heroes who have inspired us through the ages, Zoroaster Created Judeo Christian Religions, about Crossing the Veil: The Pre-Christian Origins of Halloween and Samhain, about Le Puy-en-Velay, A Small French Town with a Large Legacy, about The Power of the Flying Rowan Tree, Woe of the Witches. Are they like actual gods (maybe in the abrahamic sense?) She is associated with healing, poetry, and smithcraft.

Beltane – Oct 31st/Nov 1st They believed strongly in the three components of life: the Earth, the Mysteries, and the Spirit realm and that they were all of equal importance. E.g. As Saint Brigid she shares many of the goddess’s associations, with a specific continuity of her sacred flame.
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Family trees coming soon! Many Gods are spread across different regions, cultures and tribes. Than one day when she went to sit at his grave she came upon 365 different herbs growing on top and all around his burial site. The term ‘Celtic’ is just a scholarly descriptor, when used correctly, to talk about Indo-European tribes in Europe who were […]

Remember Enoch says that the Angels children were Cannibals.

There are some Heathens however who call themselves Folkists or Folkish Heathens who believe that only those who are of White Northern European descent have any right to worship the Gods. Apart from the basic knowledge of it having been forged in the 15th century AD, measuring 3.77 meters (12.37 ft.) in length, and weighing as much as 14.5 kg (31.97 lbs.