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Bed-Head
At the age of four, I awoke from a bizarre dream. A human skull bounced into my room – much like a basketball – and got me out of bed with an invitation to join it and its friends in … Continue reading
Posted in Archaeology, Religion, Warfare
Tagged archaeology, celebrations, cult of the head, festivals, head-hunting, Ireland, Samhain
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Got Milk?
Through the wet and the cold, buds are swelling on bush and tree. The willows are sending out new shoots and the days are lengthening. It’s the beginning of the end of winter in Ireland and food stores of grain … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture, Religion
Tagged celebrations, Celtic Church, druids, festivals, Imbolc, Ireland
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The Cult of the Dead
At this time of year when the door to the Otherworld is flung open, I felt it would be appropriate to examine Gaelic customs regarding the dead, along with the more ancient Celtic customs from which they stemmed. The reverence … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Religion
Tagged feasting, festivals, funerary customs, Ireland, kings, Otherworld, Samhain
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Lugnasad
They’re here! The u-pick blueberry farms are now open for business up and down the highway. The tomatoes and blackberries are ripening – quite good this year – and the lavender has all been gathered from my kitchen garden. I … Continue reading
Posted in Religion
Tagged celebrations, festivals, harvest, Ireland, Lugh, Lughnasadh, Lugnasad, Lunasa
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