Custom of the New Galatîs
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 …
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 …
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 …
Often, the topic of discussion is on practice and what is done. 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. A term that is useful for academic purposes and discourse, but not for lived custom. Though as Polytheism …
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 …
What is Galatibessus? Galatibessus is an emerging custom that has its roots in communities engaged in -- to varying degrees -- the revival of cultures, customs, and religions of the peoples collectively known as Gauls (in contemporary English parlance).In reference to peoples living in Western Europe and Central in the Iron Age. They spoke the …
What is Bessus Nouiogalation? Bessus Nouiogalation is a Galatibessus tradition. It is drawn from interpretations of historic Gaulish practices, religion, and culture. It is put forth in a contemporary context. We seek to create a stable cultural and religious revival. To do this, we work on not only Gaulish religion, but also language and literature …
The Dêuoi 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 Dêuoi than we yet know -- inside and outside of what was Gaul. Therefore, …
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 …
Long were the nights in shadow The full moon after Cintugiamos 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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