Celtic and druidic links

[Twig]

If you have any for other members, list them here. I just found a great one.
It is called Celtic Hearts and has all kinds of goodies regarding Gods, Heros, modern celts, etc. Looks to be WELL researched. To enter,

click here! (http://celt.net/Celtic/menu.html)

Peace,
Twig
:elf:

[Mita]

Thought this was a helpful page!

http://www.neopagan.net/CurrentDruidGroups.HTML

[Twig]

Click HERE (http://www.geocities.com/athens/delphi/1743/DruidsPath.htm) For the first link to the site.

This is a site that can be best described as a "full blown 4 year college course in Druidry". This course is NOT for someone who cannot handle college level scholastics for, that is what it is. If you choose to take their path [and are accepted], expect to spend years in completing it!

If there was ever an accredited college program created for druids, this is what I would expect it to look like.

Peace,
Twig
:elf:

[CromanMacNessa]

Feasgar math.

I have removed my post from this thread, as I do not want to be responsible for providing too much information to those I deem unworthy who might wander onto the site and find the links I posted.

Those who might have benefitted from them will hopefully have already gotten them. Otherwise, I can be contacted offsite, and if I deem you sincere and worthy of my assistance, I will offer such as I feel comfortable offering.

[Danustouch]

Croman...

I'm sorry..but I don't understand what you mean by not wanting to provide them to someone who wanders into the site, and finds them. I was actually looking at the list, and used a couple of the links...(especially the geneology ones, as i'm still working on my family tree). So..could you explain further why you would have taken them down? If you don't feel like posting them here, you are welcome to PM me.

[Draeconin]

Y Awenechen - Welsh paganism Seeker's Guide.

http://draeconin.com/welsh/

[Iris]

Originally posted by CromanMacNessa
I do not want to be responsible for providing too much information to those I deem unworthy

Those you deem unworthy...Isn't that a little...judgemental??

Anyway, what I wanted to know was - does anyone know of a good Celtic / Gaelic language resource? More specifically, Scottish or Irish Gaelic. I was looking for an online dictionary or something similar, but I'm not having much luck finding anything decent. Any help would be appreciated. :)

[Iris]

And also - I found this

http://www.angelfire.com/realm2/cernonnos2/

[~J-3]

This is awesome...going in my favorites...thanks:)

[Myrddyn Emrys]

I concur, far too judgemental there. I feel we're past the hidden-secret-knowledge stage in Druidry.

Here's some of the links, both fun and study that I use:

http://www.isleofavalon.co.uk/index.html
Exactly what it says it is, Glastonbury. their webring is excellent to browse

http://www.druidorder.demon.co.uk/
The British Druid Order

http://www.celtic-clipart.co.uk/
Knotwork, Knotwork and MORE knotwork!

http://www.msu.edu/user/omalleyg/druid.htm

http://www.illusions.com/rowanhold/index3.htm

I could go on for about three pages here, I'll post som more later.

Myrddyn

[Haruka2077]

Originally posted by Twig

Click HERE (http://www.geocities.com/athens/delphi/1743/DruidsPath.htm) For the first link to the site.

This is a site that can be best described as a "full blown 4 year college course in Druidry". This course is NOT for someone who cannot handle college level scholastics for, that is what it is. If you choose to take their path [and are accepted], expect to spend years in completing it!

If there was ever an accredited college program created for druids, this is what I would expect it to look like.

Peace,
Twig
:elf:

I am really interested in this, but the link doesn't appear to work! Is there a more updated URL for it?

[~ Monk ~]

Originally posted by Haruka2077
I am really interested in this, but the link doesn't appear to work! Is there a more updated URL for it?

Here you go:

http://www.bandarach.org/

[Haruka2077]

Thank you! :)

[Arienadean]

This one isn't specifically druid or celt but is a resource on dieties and mythos.

Encylopedia Mythica (http://www.pantheon.org/areas/)

There is also the ancient world wide web (http://www.julen.net/aw/) and there are the following:

Medieval Celtic Sourcebook
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/sbook1g.html

The Druid and Celt Religion and Culture
http://www.seekersway.org/seekers_guide/celts_and_druids_1_l.html

A site of mixed links:
http://www3.sympatico.ca/morgaine/celticdir.html

Misc druid links:
http://www.esotericart.com/fringe/druidism.htm

[Fithichite]

I thought I'd throw in some links that may be of interest... (I appologise if I repeat any already given)


http://www.irishdruidry.org/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/free_druidry_course/
http://www.bandarach.org/
http://www.flash.net/~bellbook/faolcu/texts.html
http://www.imbas.org/
http://www.angelfire.com/mac/celticprayers/writings.html
http://www.dalriada.co.uk/Resources/freearchives/freearchives.html
http://www.clannada.org/
http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/index.htm
http://www.luminarium.org/mythology/ireland/
http://www.stonepages.com/


Language:
http://www.ceantar.org/Dicts/search.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/alba/foghlam/beag_air_bheag/index_html.shtml
http://www.impressions.uk.com/castles/gaelic.shtml
http://www.maths.tcd.ie/gaeilge/
http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Library/5433/intro.htm
http://www.adf.org/rituals/celtic/language/index-high-res.html

[Ainwyn]

I went to that site and was interested but I wasn't able to email the Chief Druid.

[Cev'aq]

I found this just yesterday. http://www.adf.org

[turtlerain46]

Iris, I was given one of these disks that have I think 35 languages on it with my comp, included was a course on gaelic. I know you can pick these up in most bookstores or software stores. So that would be my best suggestion, lots of luck

[siamesegoth2]

iris, try looking around www.electricscotland.com

it has a scottish slag dictionary, not sure if its exactly what you want , but it might help, and i think they have links to gealic (sp) sites that could also help :) they have a ton stuff, non wiccan related im afraid, bu a good site all the same.

[Blueowl]

I have loaded up my favs page now..thanks for all the links guys!!!

[CromanMacNessa]

Those you deem unworthy...Isn't that a little...judgemental??

Anyway, what I wanted to know was - does anyone know of a good Celtic / Gaelic language resource? More specifically, Scottish or Irish Gaelic. I was looking for an online dictionary or something similar, but I'm not having much luck finding anything decent. Any help would be appreciated. :)

Hmm, can I still post here? Guess we'll find out, huh?

Really, I'm not terribly concerned with being "judgemental" or not. I believe discernment is a valid part of any path, and that by refusing to exercise judgement one puts oneself in a position in which one is liable to be taken advantage of by unscrupulous charlatans (and there are plenty of those running around). I also believe that any Teacher has the right to refuse to teach those who do not meet his/her requirements (and that he/she has the right to establish whatever requirements he/she wishes, so long as they are consistent with the ethical teachings of what he/she teaches and don't violate any basic human rights and so on). I should also point out that the "Druids" of old were Judges, and there is no teaching in Celtic Heathenism that says we're not supposed to judge. In fact, there are Triadic (and other) sayings within Celtic cultural Tradition which give advice about how to judge.

If you look back at the context of that post (that is, if you look at other things that were going on in MysticWicks at the time), I think you'll understand that I was refusing to provide the links to someone who makes me (even these days, when I'm less likely to put up with things I might have put up with 3 years ago) look excessively nice and open. :uzi:

In any case, all of those links (and many more) are available at my website, and have been for some time.

There are several pages of Gaelic links on my website, and one page of (probably now outdated) Irish links as well. You can find them here:

http://groups.msn.com/CromansGrove/gaeliclinks.msnw (http://groups.msn.com/CromansGrove/gaeliclinks.msnw)

http://groups.msn.com/CromansGrove/irishgaeliclinks.msnw (http://groups.msn.com/CromansGrove/irishgaeliclinks.msnw)


I concur, far too judgemental there. I feel we're past the hidden-secret-knowledge stage in Druidry.

There are few secrets that aren't hidden in plain sight, Myrddyn. But I do believe that we as Teachers have responsibilities to that Heritage we teach, and to those who passed that Heritage on to us. We have a responsibility to choose our Students wisely. Jesus was right when he spoke of not casting pearls before swine. It dishonours the teachings, it dishonours the Ancestors, it endangers the continued survival of the Tradition, it provides no benefit to the "student" other than immediate gratification. Some things have to be earned. Celtic culture is about reciprocity. If I deign to teach someone, I expect some sort of exchange to go on in which I am partially compensated for what I teach. Of course, the Triads say: "There are three whose full reward can never be given to them: parents, a good teacher, and the Shining Ones." So whatever I do in terms of teaching is done in part because I have to do it, and I know I will never be fully compensated, because I believe that Triad. At the same time, however, I will not teach for free, and I'm not going to provide the same materials here that I would provide for my Students, nor should I be expected to do so. I don't follow Gardner's "Old Laws," and neither does any other Traditional Draoidh.

But if you really want to see the links I had here before (and a heck of a lot more), go to:

http://groups.msn.com/CromansGrove/links.msnw (http://groups.msn.com/CromansGrove/links.msnw)

Be advised: these links haven't been updated in a while, so some of them may be dead.

[Myrddyn Emrys]

There are few secrets that aren't hidden in plain sight, Myrddyn. But I do believe that we as Teachers have responsibilities to that Heritage we teach, and to those who passed that Heritage on to us. We have a responsibility to choose our Students wisely. Jesus was right when he spoke of not casting pearls before swine. It dishonours the teachings, it dishonours the Ancestors, it endangers the continued survival of the Tradition, it provides no benefit to the "student" other than immediate gratification. Some things have to be earned. Celtic culture is about reciprocity. If I deign to teach someone, I expect some sort of exchange to go on in which I am partially compensated for what I teach. Of course, the Triads say: "There are three whose full reward can never be given to them: parents, a good teacher, and the Shining Ones." So whatever I do in terms of teaching is done in part because I have to do it, and I know I will never be fully compensated, because I believe that Triad. At the same time, however, I will not teach for free, and I'm not going to provide the same materials here that I would provide for my Students, nor should I be expected to do so. I don't follow Gardner's "Old Laws," and neither does any other Traditional Draoidh.

But if you really want to see the links I had here before (and a heck of a lot more), go to:

http://groups.msn.com/CromansGrove/links.msnw

Be advised: these links haven't been updated in a while, so some of them may be dead.

Dude! Almost three years ago...
A little long in-between posting a reply, don't you think?

Croman, I will admit, that I do agree with you. I will also say that, yes, I posted that rather abruptly and well before we had ever really talked and gained ground understanding one another. Understanding your lines of thought and the path you walk so much better now, I most likely would not have been so blunt without discussing the topic more.

[CromanMacNessa]

Dude! Almost three years ago...
A little long in-between posting a reply, don't you think?

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Myrddyn,

Well, I wandered away for a while. But I thought I should provide some explanation of why I did that back then, and better late than never.


Croman, I will admit, that I do agree with you. I will also say that, yes, I posted that rather abruptly and well before we had ever really talked and gained ground understanding one another. Understanding your lines of thought and the path you walk so much better now, I most likely would not have been so blunt without discussing the topic more.

No worries, man, just finally giving my side of things.

[Fiona ni Giolla Rua]

I believe discernment is a valid part of any path, and that by refusing to exercise judgement one puts oneself in a position in which one is liable to be taken advantage of by unscrupulous charlatans (and there are plenty of those running around)... I do believe that we as Teachers have responsibilities to that Heritage we teach, and to those who passed that Heritage on to us. We have a responsibility to choose our Students wisely..

Ditto that Croman.110%
:bouncybob
F/|\

[leaf-shadow]

twig, i love ur little fallen smilie. ^_^

[Twig]

twig, i love ur little fallen smilie. ^_^

right now that just about describes me. :sadeyes:

[Dave the Druid]

Is wittle twiggy having a bad day?

Well, me too buster!

Let's find a pub and have a good knees up!

Or as they say in Brasil, "That sucked; but it could have been worse."

[Govannan]

I have created a web based Country/Political simulation with Druid links


Click here to visit BRIGANTIA! A country simulation with Pagan religion! (http://s13.invisionfree.com/brigantia/)

[Nantonos]

Click HERE (http://www.geocities.com/athens/delphi/1743/DruidsPath.htm) For the first link to the site.
Replying to update the link - the courses are at
http://www.bandarach.org/Catalog.htm (http://www.bandarach.org/Catalog.htm)


This is a site that can be best described as a "full blown 4 year college course in Druidry". This course is NOT for someone who cannot handle college level scholastics for, that is what it is. If you choose to take their path [and are accepted], expect to spend years in completing it!

I agree its college level, although each course has a single book and a single essay, so its more like a weekly or two-weekly assignment. In terms of full-time study, I would say its the first two years of an undergraduate course.


If there was ever an accredited college program created for druids, this is what I would expect it to look like.

Some form of accreditation would be the next logical step. I would love to see this course series, which looks well done, be offered as a cross-departmental archaeology/history/religious studies program; leading on to a third year where a thesis is developed and written, open-book examinations are given.