Galatîbessus
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A Colossal Eye: Sucellos at Ancey–Mâlain
A long while back, I came across an archaeological article describing surviving fragments of a colossal statue identified as Sucellos. I was immediately excited by the thought that pieces of such a large image of him had survived, and I… Continue reading
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Litauiâ poem
By Cunincâ uiri seni/RabbitSage SC Matters of life call on Litauiâ in matters of death call on LitauiâLitauiâ the mother of all from where your birthed to where you’ll fallLitauiâ she holds stones deep in her chest your bones will… Continue reading
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The Sacredness of Beings: Recognizing the Living World
Recognizing the Sacredness of Beings The world around us is filled with beings whose existence extends beyond our understanding or even our awareness. From the forests and rivers to the stones beneath our feet, we share our existence with countless… Continue reading
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Sacred Responsibilities in Gaulish Polytheism
A Gathering of Sacred Paths As the sun began to set, the community gathered around the sacred fire to celebrate the turning of the season. The Druid welcomed those assembled, speaking of the changing seasons, the balance of the natural… Continue reading
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BNG Wheel of the Year
Written by Aia: Caranð of BNG (Friend) This simple wheel of the year is intended to be a visual aid, showing both major festivals that many people are familiar with along with BNG’s festivals and holidays! These are all placed… Continue reading
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When the Final Golden Sickle Has Been Swung
When the Last Mistletoe Has Been Cut Imagine the golden sickle resting after its final stroke. The last mistletoe has been gathered, and the hands that received it are still. What remains for those who come afterward? A harvest may… Continue reading
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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
