Custom of the New Galatîs
(DOO-see-yoy) The world is full of spirits and across every culture there are multitudes of supernatural creatures that both help and harm mankind. In Gaul there is a spirit that is just as helpful to mankind as it can be harmful, the Dusioi. Dusioi (Dusios singular) are spirits of the land and of the wilds …
In the previous piece we spoke of the basics of doing a simple ritual at home. That involved the invocation of deities in such rites. However, it's important to note that Dêuoi aren't always going to be the main focus of such rituals. As Galatîs, and especially in BNG, there are many spirits other than …
Sindiu 9 Samoni Bessus Nouiogalation (BNG for short) is a mostly open toutâ (people, "nation"). One can practice the traditions of it, or parts of it, and no further attachment is needed. Nothing is required to do so, except being a person of decent character (which excludes fascists and the like by default). For the …
This cycle is for the year 2604 AAC (18:00 8 May 2022 - 17:59 27 May 2023). Notice: All start dates below are based on their starting night. This is because the day starts at sunset, but to provide a schedule of consistency we start the days at 18:00 or 6pm. One can do this, …
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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 Nouiogalaticos, 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 Nouiogalaticos to perform rituals, it’s nice to add a few words of it to give the rites a more Gaulish …
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 …
Taranis was at peace His bulls were made full They fed on sweet pasture The cows yielded sweet milk All were full and happy In those good days of summer Each day was summer The fields were always green Taranis was unchallenged However, the people came to Him They spoke of Crînos …
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Taranis bûe ad tancê Taruoi eio urextont lanos Beborbar ara etû blandû Boues rodîssont blixtus blandus Ollon buont lanos etic lauenos Eni sindos diuobi dagobi au sami Papodius bûe samos Acitâ ûrâ do aiui Taranis bûe anuosagitis Sioxti toutâ doxtont eion Sepîssonteîa au Crîni Ueuaseîs rodanon eionon Crînos gabâsset ollon Cecameîs rodanon Eticsiodeîs uer berû …
It is not likely to surprise anyone reading this that COVID-19 has spread to all six habitable continents, claimed lives, and significantly disrupted many more. Of course, one must take the mundane steps necessary in order to prevent further spread of the virus. Such as: Washing your hands often. Not touching your face. Keeping a …
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Bessus Nouiogalation 