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. …
Uelerion (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 …
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Tegobessus (House Custom)
Gallestû Galatis: Tegobessus (You Can Galatis: House Custom) Much discourse comes out of the Galatis or Gaulish Polytheist community. Many strides have been made. What we lack in attested recording of Bessoues (Customs), we make up for in innovation and creativity. However, a lot of information and ideas come from many different directions. So sometimes, …
Andegenton (Creation) English Translation
What was before this world? It is not known. But the world was born in darkness. And in a burst of light the world set forth! Fire and water came together to form mist. Coming from that mist, (a) cow and (a) bull. (The) two were great and strong. (The) cow, her name …
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Andegenton
Pad bûe arepan sinbitus? Essi ne uidrar. Extos bitus bûe gentos eni ueglê. Eti exbrissû leuci bitus logitos essi! Tenos eti dubron segon uregont ciuox. Anciuogi endo taruos eti bousc. Duî bûar mâros eti nertos. Bous sueiâ anuan bûe Bouindâ. Bebortisî au ciuogi. Bûesî lanos blixtuos. Taruos sueios anuan bûe Uindotaruos. Bebortiîs …
Trasnemos (Astronomy)
I've decided to work on a series of projects called Satoi (Seeds). This will help me with language work, and also hopefully plant concepts (Hence the name) that others will hopefully expand upon. The ultimate goal of course being the furthering and expansion of ideas and avenues of exploration for all Galatîs. Most of this …
Elus Dêuoi Galation
Eni nemê, uer dagrû, coetic andernos Elus Dêuoi atrebânt ollocomariâ Eni nemê, uer dagrû, coetic andernos Elus Dêuoi rodînt eiononos textiâ nos Eni nemê, uer dagrû, coetic andernos Eiâ arcînt textiâ ansonon coetic anse Ogme, Senatîr Galation, centus ansonon Mâros eni labî, nertê, eti eni uissû Sirona, centusirâ eni nemê, uoberiâs Sistâi tê entar noxtion …
Samolitus
Meaning: Festival of Summer When: The full moon closest to the Summer Solstice. This will be the full moon during either Samonios or Dumanios, whichever is closest to the solstice that year. Normally the latter. For reference: https://www.coligny-app.com/ Deity in focus: Taranis. This is the higest point of Samos and light in the year, representative …
Centusamos
Meaning: Start of Summer. When: Two first quarter moons (or whatever starts your month) before the summer solstice. This will revolve around 1 Samonios or 1 Quimonios depending on the year. For reference: https://www.coligny-app.com/ Deity in focus: Maponos. As a god associated with youthfulness, magic, and light, I find that this time of year reflects …
