Gaulish Polytheist
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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
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The Materês and your Tegobessus
Often within our bessus, people ask who the Materês the “Great” or “Divine Mothers” are within Bessus Nouiogalation (BNG). The simple answer is that we intentionally keep the understanding somewhat open while still maintaining a foundational theological layer. Within BNG,… Continue reading
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Carvonia and the Adventurer
By Cunincâ uiri seni/RabbitSage SC Long ago, there was an adventurer who got lost in the wilderness. Wandering aimlessly, starving and thirsty, he walked through the wilds for eight days. He never encountered another person, but he came upon a… Continue reading
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Ateurextu in Bessus Nouiogalation
In our Bessus and Gaulish Polytheism, using one’s own terms enriches understanding and intention in spiritual practices. The term “Ateurextu” is introduced to describe reflective action, embodying a connection between belief and virtue. It advocates for practice shaped by intention… Continue reading
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Uentâ — the Place of Right Action
A basic altar setup in our Gaulish Practice is centered on intention and right action, is sufficient for creating a sacred space. The Uentâ, where offerings are made, becomes sacred through mindful rituals like Dugiion. This practice shows that clarity… Continue reading
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A Reflection on Lugus, Ogmios, and Îanolabâ in BNG
Explore how Lugus and Ogmios embody the sacred power of speech in Gaulish Polytheism, and how their voices shape the virtue of Îanolabâ—Right Speech. Continue reading
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Nemtona & the Living Boundaries of the Nemeton | Gaulish Sacred Space (BNG)
Who is Nemtona, and why does she guard the sacred space (Nemeton) in Gaulish Polytheism? Learn how she defines, purifies, and renews the living boundaries of ritual space in BNG. Continue reading
