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. …
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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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 …
Mon Dugion Taranes
As the Gaulish Polytheist revival continues on and grows, the names of the Dêuoi (Gods) become more known. No doubt as more find their way to Them, some will find themselves drawn particularly to a few. Some will find themselves drawn to a specific one, even. This is far from uncommon in Polytheist religions today. …
Taranis Etî Andenamatos
The bounty of the harvest was gathered And the beasts were counted to be culled In those times long ago done as is today The fires burning bright like Suns at night Songs sung by fires and music was heard Unbridled the joy from the kin of Mannus They reveled in the gifts the Dêuoi …
Taranis Eti Widucawarix
In those days when Man was young Crude was their world, lives were short Of hunger sated by raw flesh of beast And great was their fear of the night As darkness did hold sway unhindered Life was very hard for those before us Yet they were still gifted by the Gods For they still …
