Celtic - ♠ Pagan Roots The Celts were animists, believing that all aspects of the natural world contained spirits, and that communication was possible with these spirits. Druidry The Celts venerated certain trees. Druidry Druidry is a form of modern spirituality or religion that generally promotes harmony and worship of nature, and respect for all beings, including the environment. Celtic Books Celtic Music Celtic Movies Sources Alba (Scotland) Kentoc'h mervel eget bezañ saotret (Rather death than dishonour) Cymru (Wales) Kernow (Cornish)Onen hag oll Éire (Irish) Iberia Breizh (Breton) Gaul Mannin (Manx) Galicia
Goddess Myths,Traditions And Wisdom From Around The Globe. Encyclopedia of Myths Alex Fantalov: 200 mythological pictures (Greek, Scandinavian, Celtic, Russia, Finnish, Indian, Chinese, Zoroastrian mythologies) in oil and watercolor. Celtic knotwork, the ultimate tutorial Folktexts: A library of folktales, folklore, fairy tales, and mythology, page 1 page 1 edited and/or translated by D. Return to: Abducted by Aliens. Bald Stories: Folktales about Hairless Men. Cain and Abel. Dancing in Thorns. East of the Sun and West of the Moon. Fairies' Hope for Christian Salvation. Encyclopedia Mythica Stories for children, folktales, fairy tales and fables Celtic knot Stone Celtic crosses, such as this, are a major source of our knowledge of Celtic knot design. Carpet page from Lindisfarne Gospels, showing knotwork detail. Almost all of the folios of the Book of Kells contain small illuminations like this decorated initial. History[edit] Examples of plait work (a woven, unbroken cord design) predate knotwork designs in several cultures around the world,[2] but the broken and reconnected plait work that is characteristic of true knotwork began in northern Italy and southern Gaul and spread to Ireland by the 7th century.[3] The style is most commonly associated with the Celtic lands, but it was also practiced extensively in England and was exported to Europe by Irish and Northumbrian monastic activities on the continent. Examples[edit] See also[edit] References[edit] External links[edit]
Salem: Witchcraft Hysteria@nationalgeographic.com Salem’s time to kill—all the more tragic for its theological roots—claimed 25 lives. Nineteen “witches” were hanged at Gallows Hill in 1692, and one defendant, Giles Cory, was tortured to death for refusing to enter a plea at his trial. Five others, including an infant, died in prison. Each of the four rounds of executions deepened the dismay of many of the New Englanders who watched the witchcraft hysteria run its course. On October 3, 1692, the Reverend Increase Mather, president of Harvard College, denounced the use of so-called spectral evidence. “It were better,” Mather admonished his fellow ministers (including his son Cotton), “that ten suspected witches should escape than one innocent person should be condemned.” Gov. In May 1693 Phips pardoned all those who were still in prison on witchcraft charges. The time to heal fell under the gentle hand of the Reverend Joseph Green, who in 1697 succeeded Samuel Parris as minister in Salem Village. Click to continue.
Myths African Fables, Safari Short Stories of Africa Africa Fables & Folk Tales Africa has as many fables and tales as it has people. Different tribes and regions has quite often a cultural variation of the same story. Folk tales and stories of Anansi has become well-known all-over the world, and often used by schools and educators to teach moral concepts. Short Tales from the San / Bushmen & Chrigi-in-Africa,Ranger of the San Clan. The folk tales and stories of the San are unique in many ways, as it bring to life the magic of the African wildlife and educate at the same time. Rangers and Safari guides, working and living in the wilderness areas of Namibia, often has contact with the San people. Just as the Bushmen, we see, experience and encounter some strange and wonderful occurrences in nature. Come and experience Africa, through the eyes of Chrigi, Ranger of the San Clan. Myths and Superstitions. Each tribe in Africa has various myths, superstitions relating their origins, culture and beliefs.
The Celts and Romans - Interactive History Resources Halloween Shines Light on Witchcraft Today Brian Handwerk for National Geographic News October 28, 2002 Fillet of a fenny snake, In the caldron boil and bake: Eye of newt, and toe of frog, Wool of bat, and tongue of dog, Adder's fork, and blind-worm's sting, Lizard's leg, and howlet's wing, For a charm of powerful trouble; Like a hell-broth boil and bubble. From William Shakespeare's Macbeth Act IV, Scene I In William Shakespeare's England, the practice of witchcraft was already ancient. The celebration of nature—the worship of earth, sky, and the changing seasons—is humankind's oldest faith. In the modern world witchcraft can seem outdated, a taboo practice with little relevance in a society of science. Filmmakers for the National Geographic Channel set out to find modern witches for Taboo: Witchcraft, which airs Monday, October 28, at 9 p.m. There is no question that witchcraft exists. For believers, witchcraft is clearly as relevant as ever before. From Magic or the Mind?
mythology/history blog (above photo by: shoomiah on Deviantart)SekhmetMythology: EgyptianGoddess of: War and destruction, strong feminine sexualityName means: “to be strong and violent”Also Known as: Nesert (Flame), Great One of HealingSymbolism: Lioness, Cobra, Eye of HorusSekmet was presumably created by Ra as a weapon of destruction because his people were disobedient to him. After she unleashed her destruction, the people of Egypt feared another attack, and decided to create a ritual in order to keep her happy. There were 700 statues involved, and the Egyptian priests were meant to perform this ritual in front of a different statue every morning and every afternoon, year round. (Above image by: sekhmet-the-flame on DeviantArt)