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An Leabhar Geis The Book “Taboo” For those who bore witness to the events of the Samhain Wicker Man ceremony, provided here is an elaboration and explanation… A “ geis ” is a form of taboo in Celtic folklore and magic. Its plural form is “geisa” It is found in Ireland, Scotland, and Wales (in Welsh,...

Some one needs to post that pic of Bragg in the hat.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Origins-Irish-J-Mallory/dp/0500051755 "This is the first major attempt to deal with the core issues of how the Irish came into being. J. P. Mallory emphasizes that the Irish did not have a single origin, but are a product of multiple influences that can only be tracked...

So Feallon had asked me about what would be more exact for a period Imbolc feast. We do a pretty good job as it is, but in the interest of documenting what is appropriate in general, I offer the following. First a word on the sources of information: We have both archeological evidence and documentar...

Two things... The website mentioned at the meeting was not geared to ancient foods. It was a modern food list showing when things were in season Ireland. It was consulted on the chief's request to make Imbolc not only period but more seasonally appropriate. The food on this list are what is currentl...

You are close. Tóin literally does mean bottom, butt (pun intended) think "Póg mo thóin". Don't get confused by the h in thóin - it's just there for lenition to agree with the possessive "mo" Thusly rendered (or at least intended): "half-ass" Also, the Lough Gara buckle...

Why would one go through all the trouble of casting an awesome piece only to "leath tóin" the enamel? Get your model piece done. That's the lion's share of the work. In any case... These are dated circa 7th cent... as documented in " The work of Angels: Masterpieces of Celtic Metalwor...

Well, that question opens a pretty big can of worms. And the best answer I can render is “not quite, but…”. If you think of a guild in terms of the Hanseatic League, then no, not really and your pal in the living history thingy is probably correct. We use the term guild rather loosely and for lack o...

Osprey Men at Arms, 154 by David Nicolle, Angus McBride This book addresses the historical setting for the real King Arthur. It presents the time period we re-create and highlights the differences between the Romano-Britains, Welsh, Irish, Picts, and Saxons both in text and color plates. It contains...

By Anne Ross, Ph.D. and Don Robbins druid2.jpg This book is a touch more advanced and more abstract than others listed here, but if you want the inside scoop on the religion of the pagan Celts and some possible insight on their views of human sacrifice, this is the book to read. Anne Ross uses arche...