Custom of the New Galatîs
The symbol of Bessus Nouiogalation (BNG) has a few Gaulish elements displayed within it. At the centre is a turcos (a boar). The turcos (boar) holds a position of prominence in Gaulish works and displays and is very much associated with them. For us, that means it was important to include it. It is indeed …
The Iextis -- that is language -- is a big part of Bessus Nouiogalation. It informs how we learn and develop custom greatly, as it seeks to develop along the lines of Galatibessus, which centres Gaulish worldview in development. This is why the language is so important, and is privileged over English in our articles …
Amongst many different customs there is the notion of the daily offering. These are generally small offerings, said with a humble prayer, invocation, etc. The advantage of doing such rites is that it makes erissiâ (piety) a habit. To quote Aristotle: “Excellence, then, being of these two kinds, intellectual and moral, intellectual excellence owes its …
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 …
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, …
As with any other custom, a Gaulish custom one needs holidays. Those special times of year where we come together to observe specific Dêuoi for specific reasons. As well as attuning ourselves to the cycle of the seasons, and what that means for us. Bessus Nouiogalation is no exception. In a previous article, we talked …
