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We now leave the mild climate of the ancient Aegean, and the cold, forbidding regions of the North.
Here, we enter the lush, green land, shrouded in mists of magic and wonders. The land is young yet ancient; beautiful yet intriguing; and something quite magical.
We meet people who are fair and noble. Yet when aroused into battle, these people can easily become savage. One can lose their head, quite literally, at the end of the swords.
Though Celtic myths were not written until eleventh century AD, after the Vikings were driven out of Ireland, their sources, mostly oral traditions, were quite old. Even ancient.
Many of the myths that come to us, come mainly from Ireland and Wales. Celtic myths also included those from Scotland, Cornwall and Brittany (in France). We have to thank the Welsh myths, and to a lesser degree to the Irish, for the legends of King Arthur. While the medieval romance of Tristan and Isolde originated in Brittany, it gained popularity in Continental Europe and the British Isles.
Though Celtic literature didn't appear until the Middle Age, Celtic people and their religions existed during the time of ancient Rome. For more information on the Celtic people and their history and myths, feel free to readwithn here of them.
It is generally believed that there were seven separate, but historically related Celtic nations, all of which were connected to one another by common culture. Many of these nations are the resulting settlements of the Celtic tribes from early Proto-Indo-European history, Black Sea Circa. Celtic tribes have been known to venture out on vast nomadic migrations covering almost all of both eastern and western Europe. Seemingly always in pursuit of a better settlement and attempting to move away from tribal rivalry, war, famine, disease, etc. There are 14 major Celtic tribes, which have been given reference to by various Roman writers. Listedbelow are the seven most agreed upon Celtic Nations and the fourteen most predominant tribes. The 7 Celtic Nations Alba, which is now Scotland Breizh, which is now Brittany Cymru, which is now Wales Eire, which is Ireland in Old Irish Gaelic Galatia, which is now Spain, and France Kernow, which is Cornwall Mannin, is the Isle of Man The 14 most predominant Celtic tribes of note are: Aedui, Averni, Boii, Brigantes, Durotriges, Eravisci, Helvetii, Iceni, Nervii, Parisii, Scordisci, Trinovantes, Venetii, and Volcae.
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Red Lion (ie Gryphon) Rampant...Standard of Scotland:
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Pictish Carved Symbol Stones Reveal Iron Age Written Language by Val Williamson, PhD 1 Reply
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The Morriganby Jennifer Emick 3 Replies
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Aonghus.
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St. Michael and Belanus (Belanos)...The Celtic Sun-God:
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TUATHA DE DANAAN by Knight-Grandmaster de Paul 3 Replies
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Something for our Druids :) by Betuel-Lilith Sairalindë Elanessë
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Celtic Christianity and Divination by Bre Geier
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Celtic Folklore Regarding Plants & Herbs by Bre Geier
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The Druid Alphabet by Christine Narducci
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The Celts 1 Reply
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Brighid - Hearth Goddess of Ireland By Patti Wigington
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The Keltoi...the Druidic Legacy:
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Danu
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Druids. Celts by Teths Place 1 Reply
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Cauldron Lore by Chris Power
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The African Roots of The Celtish Clans # 1 – The Black Kings of Scotland
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Goddess Danu
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Celtic Shamanism - FAQ
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The Triple Goddess of the Celts By: Mary jones
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Celtic Myth Podshow Bringing the Tales and Stories of the Ancient Celts to your Fireside. The Celtic Myth Podshow will tell you ancient tales and legends of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall and Brittany bringing you the bravery of heroes and heroines, the magnificent pantheon of gods and goddesses and the magic and wonder of druids, faeries and folklore. It weaves together the rich, beautiful tapestry of mythological history, battles and sagas of the Celts.
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Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on January 8, 2014 at 12:06pm
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Abandinus: Defender of the SeasA “Not well known” deity, Lives in Dvrovigvtvm (Godmanchester) near Cambridgeshire.
He’s recognized from just one inscription, specifically an inscribed bronze votive feather that is devoted to him along with the following text: DEO ABANDINO VATIAVCVS D S D (for the god Abandinus, Vatiaucus offered this from his personal funds)
Some think that he was linked to the river Ouse (earlier known as called Abona or Afon). Nevertheless, Celtic river deities are almost always female and the term afon in contemporary Cymric is the general term for just about any river. Certainly, even in the Brython dialect the Ouse may have been known as Afon/Abon with the descriptive having been lost thru Anglo-Saxon mis-interpretation; all of these makes the link between Abandinus and the Ouse less likely.
1 etymological possibility is Abandinus comes from the Brythonic Abon (the present day Cymric Afon, which means river) and Dîn or DÅ«n (fortification) making his title something such as âDefender of the Watersâ, which could make him a neighborhood protector deity of the insular ‘Mars’ kind.
ts aso possible that the title comes from a shortened form of *abon, *ab-. Therefore, Abandinus might be taken as *Ab-Andinus or ‘Andinus of the River’. Andinus is actually a Continental Celtic deity known in the area of modern Kacanik in ancient Illyria.
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Dagdha the Lord of Life
Dagdha otherwise known as EOCHAID OLLATHAIRÂ Head of the TUATHA DE DANANN, he is the Lord of Life and Death, Warfare, Banquets and Magical powers.
He cornered the Irish cuisine market by using his enormous cauldron filled with endless food plus a boar that never stops cooking.
The club was so huge it needed to be carried on wheels, and when he slaughters you using the firm end, no problem since the handle brings you back to life. He is married to the MORRIGAN Mob and his child is the fiery BRIGIT.
Big bellied, pleasant and crazy, DAGDA is well known in Celtic groups as ‘Da Really good One’.
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Arianrhod Welsh Goddess
Arianrhod Pronounced -ah-ree-AHN-rhohd-She is a Welsh Goddess known as the Goddess of the Silver Wheel. Arian means silver and and Rhod means wheel.
She’s the leader of Caer Sidi, a magical world towards the north.
She had been worshiped as priestess of the moon.
The good-hearted silver sky lady came down from her white chariot in the heavens to observe more carefully over the tides she reigned over.
Her Celebration is on 2nd December, she’s additionally honored on the Full Moon.
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Balor and the Evil Eye
Balor is a god of death as well as the ruler of the Fomorians a Family of giants in Celtic mythology.Balor had just one eye, which usually he kept shut since everything he looked at instantly died.
Based on a few prophesies, Balor might be slain by his very own grandson.
So he locked his daughter Ethlinn within a beautiful crystal tower, to stop her from becoming pregnant.With the aid of the druidess strangely enough entered the tower and slept with his own daughter (He is a God of death You Know) thus she gave birth to a boy.
When Balor discovered his existence he threw him in the sea. The Boy was rescued nevertheless and was given to the Sea God Manannan mac Lir, where he was raised.
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Badb Celtic Goddess of War
Badb -pronounced Bibe- is the Irish Goddess of warfare.Together with her sisters Macha and Anu, she is part of the triple Goddess referred to as the Morrigan.
All 3 can take the form of ravens, and can fly over battlefields, deciding on who would live or die.
They would then take those souls from the departed within their black wings, flying them away to the Netherworld.
Badb will occasionally be a part of the battles herself, typically in the form of a wolf.
She possessed the power to trigger confusion in the enemy soldiers and valor for those on her side.
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Aohghus The Love God
Aohghus is sometimes known as AENGHUS, OENGHUS, or MACOGGod of Love, a Celtic CUPID if you may.
As a love child of DAGDA and BOANN he continued the custom in becoming a love God, learning how to play the harp and flirting with the gals by using his sweet lyrics.
To maintain his popularity as being a Romantic god he ran off with ETAIN the spouse of his stepbrother MIDIR.
Seeking the loves and doves side, 4 of the lovebirds are frequently to appear circling over the curly head of the holy heartthrob.
These represent the symbols used in kisses at the conclusion of love letters. XXXOOOÂ More than 4 and they’ll be wasted.
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Carldwen the Goddess
Carldwen she is the Goddess of Corn and the Defender of Poets.She’s seen in Welsh legends as a crone Goddess, building a triad with Blodeuwedd and Arianrhod.Â
Cerridwenâs power resonates with all the darker aspects of the Goddess and has links to the Underworld.
The tale of Cerridwen and her symbols give us a great story for change and learning the cycles in our lives and the lives of all things close to us.
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Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries had its humble beginnings as an idea of a few artisans and craftsmen who enjoy performing with live steel fighting. As well as a patchwork quilt tent canvas. Most had prior military experience hence the name.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries.
Vendertainers that brought many things to a show and are know for helping out where ever they can.
As well as being a place where the older hand made items could be found made by them and enjoyed by all.
We expanded over the years to become well known at what we do. Now we represent over 100 artisans and craftsman that are well known in their venues and some just starting out. Some of their works have been premiered in TV, stage and movies on a regular basis.
Specializing in Medieval, Goth , Stage Film, BDFSM and Practitioner.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries a Dept of, Ask For IT was started by artists and former military veterans, and sword fighters, representing over 100 artisans, one who made his living traveling from fair to festival vending medieval wares. The majority of his customers are re-enactors, SCAdians and the like, looking to build their kit with period clothing, feast gear, adornments, etc.
Likewise, it is typical for these history-lovers to peruse the tent (aka mobile store front) and, upon finding something that pleases the eye, ask "Is this period?"
A deceitful query!! This is not a yes or no question. One must have a damn good understanding of European history (at least) from the fall of Rome to the mid-1600's to properly answer. Taking into account, also, the culture in which the querent is dressed is vitally important. You see, though it may be well within medieval period, it would be strange to see a Viking wearing a Caftan...or is it?
After a festival's time of answering weighty questions such as these, I'd sleep like a log! Only a mad man could possibly remember the place and time for each piece of kitchen ware, weaponry, cloth, and chain within a span of 1,000 years!! Surely there must be an easier way, a place where he could post all this knowledge...
Traveling Within The World is meant to be such a place. A place for all of these artists to keep in touch and directly interact with their fellow geeks and re-enactment hobbyists, their clientele.
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