As we follow the Coligny Calendar in Bessus Nouiogalation to determine our holidays, having a calendar at all means the year must start at some point. As the start of a new year is a cause for celebration nearly universally, we are no different in that regard. So the next questions are: When? And how …
Uediâs (Invocations)
The main language used is Iextis Galation, a constructed revival based Gaulish dialect. And they will be translated to English, or if one uses a translator, whatever language they like. Though one doesn't have to speak Gaulish to perform rituals, it's nice to add a few words of it to give the rites a more …
Îanoi (Virtues)
Taranis brings us the Îanoi (Virtues). If one is the center of the wheel, and the rim is that which is literally around us (family, community, the world, etc.) the virtues are the spokes. With all spokes present, the wheel can roll forward. The more spokes present, the smoother the ride.Too few and the wheel …
Anatiaxtâ (Animism)
Often, the topic of discussion is on practice and what is done. Or how things are to be seen, usually for the application of a structured purpose. Less time is spent discussing belief. Save for of course, Polytheism. Though as Polytheism is a belief in many deities, and is often blatantly named in religions with …
Uoxtloi Bessous (Words of Custom)
Below is a list of words related to custom and ritual in Gaulish. There are many reconstructions of Gaulish, of course. The one mostly used here is called Iextis Galation, compiled by Iumâros Cunoulatis. The word Scâxslon provided by Farwater. Iumâros pulled from the best and up to date reconstructions to make a function, revived …
Intro to Galatîbessus
What is Galatîbessus? Galatîbessus is the worship of Gaulish deities (Dêuoi) within a framework that is either based in Reconstructionist methodology to varying degrees, in some other way inspired by Gaulish culture, or both. Either as it was historically, or its contemporary revival. Thus what separates the Galatis (In the contemporary sense, one who practices …
Introduction Q&A
What is Bessus Nouiogalation? Bessus Nouiogalation is a Gaulish inspired Polytheist cultural and religious tradition. It is drawn from interpretations of historic Gaulish practices, religion, and culture. However, it is also modernized in order to work in the world today. We seek to create a stable cultural and religious revival. To do this, we work …
Dêuoi (Gods)
The Dêuoi (Gods) are numerous. In Gaul, there was easily over 300, when counting the places in which the Gaulish language was spoken. That is just what we know, or assume. There are likely many we do not know, and many more deities than we yet know -- inside and outside of what was Gaul. …
Sonnocingos (Calendar)
The Sequanni, or Coligny Calendar (used interchangeably) is a parapegma, that is, a bronze calendar with peg holes in it that marked each day. It was discovered in 1897 in Coligny, Ain, France. It is thought to date to the 2nd century CE. Almost everything about the calendar is hotly debated. Some theories are more …
Mapats Leuci (Child of Light) Translation
Long were the nights in shadow The full moon after Centugiamos Frost touched the good earth The Child of Light was born Taranis, His strong father Eponâ, His fair mother Taranis called for a great feast He prepared His best bull All shared in this WInter Feast Food and drink were shared Songs were sung …
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