Branos Carnutodrûidon
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Following the Moon: Favorable and Unfavorable Time in BNG
This write-up develops a contemporary BNG custom. Its lunar pattern and devotional guidance are my proposed approach for today, not a reconstruction of the ancient calendar’s day markings. I offer this as a proposed custom within BNG, to be explored… Continue reading
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The Gallizenae: Priestesses of the Isle of Sena
A fierce wind swept across the cliffs of Sena, carrying the salt of the sea and the mist that clung to the island like a shroud. From a roundhouse at the heart of the settlement, a lone figure emerged. She… Continue reading
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From IVOS to Îuos – Reconstructing a Living Gaulish Festival Cycle
One of the challenges of reconstructing a Gaulish tradition is deciding what to do with incomplete evidence. Sometimes we have little more than a divine name or a fragmentary inscription. In other cases, however, we have something much more substantial.… Continue reading
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The Materês and your Tegobessus
Often within our bessus, people ask who the Materês the “Great” or “Divine Mothers” are within Bessus Nouiogalation (BNG). The simple answer is that we intentionally keep the understanding somewhat open while still maintaining a foundational theological layer. Within BNG,… Continue reading
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Uentâ — the Place of Right Action
A basic altar setup in our Gaulish Practice is centered on intention and right action, is sufficient for creating a sacred space. The Uentâ, where offerings are made, becomes sacred through mindful rituals like Dugiion. This practice shows that clarity… Continue reading
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Nemtona & the Living Boundaries of the Nemeton | Gaulish Sacred Space (BNG)
Who is Nemtona, and why does she guard the sacred space (Nemeton) in Gaulish Polytheism? Learn how she defines, purifies, and renews the living boundaries of ritual space in BNG. Continue reading
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Why We Follow the Gaulish Invocation Formula (Adgarion) | Bessus Nouiogalation
Why BNG follows a structured Gaulish invocation formula (Adgarion). Explore its purpose, cosmic order, and role in Gaulish polytheism and ritual speech. Continue reading
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Dêuoi Olloi — All the Gods of Bessus Nouiogalation | Gaulish Polytheism
Explore all the Dêuoi, Dêuâs, Cintuxtoi, and Biuiti honored in Bessus Nouiogalation. A simplified guide to Gaulish gods, goddesses, First Ones, and spirits within our living tradition. Continue reading
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Creating Your Own Rites for BNG — A Guide to Gaulish Ritual Crafting
A practical guide to creating your own rites in Bessus Nouiogalation. Learn the structure of BNG rituals—Opening, Main Work, and Closing—and how to craft intentional rites rooted in Gaulish custom. Continue reading
