One question I often get is about oral tradition in Celtic societies. In early Celtic societies there was no written records, obviously this had lead to some gaps but there is a very strong sense of oral tradition.
"Gaelic oral literature was wisely diffused, greatly abundant, and excellent in quality- in the opinion of scholars, unsurpassed by anything in the ancient classics of Greece and Rome.
Many causes contributed towards these attainments-the crofting system, the social customs, and the evening 'celidh'. In a crofting community the people work in unison in the field during the day, and discuss in the house at night. This meeting is called 'ceildidh'-a word that throbs the heart of the Highlander, wherever he be. "
Carmina Gadelica Vol.I
Alexander Carmichael
Photo Cuchullain and Scathach
"Gaelic oral literature was wisely diffused, greatly abundant, and excellent in quality- in the opinion of scholars, unsurpassed by anything in the ancient classics of Greece and Rome.
Many causes contributed towards these attainments-the crofting system, the social customs, and the evening 'celidh'. In a crofting community the people work in unison in the field during the day, and discuss in the house at night. This meeting is called 'ceildidh'-a word that throbs the heart of the Highlander, wherever he be. "
Carmina Gadelica Vol.I
Alexander Carmichael
Photo Cuchullain and Scathach
"The 'ceilidh'- is a literary entertainment where stories and tales, poems and ballads, are rehearsed and recited, and songs are sung, conundrums are put, proverbs are quoted, and many other literary matters are related and discussed. This institution is admirably adapted to cultivate the heads and to warm the hearts of an intelligent, generous people."
On The Ceildidh
Carmina Gadelica Vol. I
Alexander Carmichael
On The Ceildidh
Carmina Gadelica Vol. I
Alexander Carmichael
Queen Beira is the Queen of Winter in Scottish Lore. She is viewed as the spirit of Winter. She grows older and fiercer as the winter moves on until all her strength is spent. She renews her youth during the rest of the year.
The ancient people of Scotland as well as other Celtic and European societies held the seasons in very high regard. Life was cyclical.
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The ancient people of Scotland as well as other Celtic and European societies held the seasons in very high regard. Life was cyclical.
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Wonder-Tales-From-Scottish-Myth-And-Legend.pdf
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Wonder-Tales-From-Scottish-Myth-And-Legend.pdf
https://youtu.be/OwQCRaG6t78
A very good video on the Picts. I dont agree with everything, but overall good.
A very good video on the Picts. I dont agree with everything, but overall good.
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The Picts: Scotland's First People - History, Spirituality & Battle
This is a collection of words, photos and video clips about "The Picts".., who are considered by many..,..to be Scotland's first Indigenous People.
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The Picts were a people of northern Scotland..
who are defined, as a "confederation of tribal…
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The Picts were a people of northern Scotland..
who are defined, as a "confederation of tribal…
The Stag is an ancient symbol of Otherworldly Power in Scotland.
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Forwarded from Old and New European Art and Aesthetics
Eilean Donan Castle in Winter, Loch Duich, Dornie, Scotland.
The Goddess Bride Of Scotland is one of the most revered. She is often seen as a mother Goddess and Goddess of Summer. She is the Scottish equivalent to the Irish Celtic Goddess Brigid.
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Forwarded from Celtic Folk and Culture
More will be coming but its amazing how influential the Goddess Brigid has been in the Celtic world. Whether Brigid(Ireland) Bride(Scotland) or Brigantia in Britain her stories abound in so many areas. Through the arts, through divination, though craftsmanship, through healing and love. There are also traces of her in Wales and Gaul as well but they are murkier.
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#Brigid
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