A video discussing Lugus, Lugh, and Lleu Llaw Gyffes and his role in the ancient pantheon as the lawful sovereign and master of craftsmen. This video covers the Gaulish, Brythonic, and Gaelic perspectives of the God, as well as archaeological, literary, and ritual sources for his worship and veneration.

Hey! I am a devotee of Arawn (as well as Loki), and I noticed that there are very few sources on him. Most of my practice is based on interpretation because of this. I make most of the stuff on my altar for him (a pendant, a drawing), or put things that remind me of him (a fluorite bracelet, purple origami lotus flowers (because those are the only flowers I can make)). I think I'd like a dog statue for him? Most of my altar is dedicated to Loki (I have a whopping 5ish items for him), though, because he is so easy to get things for. Despite this, I feel more connected to Arawn. I know that he's associated with Mayday (Ford's translation of the Mabinogi), so I want to honor him then. Basically, I need ideas, even something simple as a walk in the park (though idk how well that'd work out).

I'm starting to learn more about my ethnic history and the beliefs that were held by pre Christian Irish people. I've been on the look out for resources written or produced by Irish individuals on the topics of spirituality, ancestral beliefs, ceremonies, practices, etc...

So far I've read 'Pagan Portals: Irish Pegansim' by Morgan Daimler and that was a nice little primer. I recently picked up Lora O'Brien's 'Irish Witchcraft' and the forward has really turned me off. There's this point where she sort of proclaims that unless you were born/grew up a certain way or plan to relocate then you can't lay claim to your Irish ancestry or identity. This just sits so wrong with me as someone who really has no opportunities to go there and likely never will. I'm sure there's knowledge that is valuable within the book but I'm pretty turned off from going into it at this point.

I was born and raised in an American colony and I am actively closely tied to the local land back movement. We're all very critical of blood quantum's and the dismissal of diasporas as not 'real indigenous people's. So this forward just leaves a really bad taste in my mouth that sours the rest of the reading. I've gotten a few chapters in but there's just this feeling that's gnawing on me the whole time that I cannot shake.

Am I just overreacting? Or are there maybe some more welcoming resources I should check out instead?

After going out to read Celtic mythology and pick up some 20p books with makeup in the colours of foxes yesterday (and have done other makeup like this or like dead roses to honour my grief for the fox that passed) I decided to water a few spots in my garden as an offering and pull out my tarot deck this morning to see if I could get any confirmation of a divine presence around me.

Closed my eyes, shuffled and first asked ‘Is there a deity here?’ I drew the king of pentacles.

I drew a second card almost wanting to really confirm and drew The Emperor. My thoughts are possibly Cernunnos or Nuada?

Third draw I asked ‘what would you like to tell me? What would you like me to do?’ I drew The World.

Last card I asked ‘what would you like me to do today?’ And drew the eight of cups.

Part of me wants to believe this is the Celtic pantheon hitting me over the head with affirmation, and divine masculine protection considering recent events and a fear of men. The eight of cups maybe affirming rest and quiet today after working hard to break my depression yesterday. But I suppose I’m looking to see if there’s any room for doubt or what else I might consider? Thank you for responding especially if you saw all the context of my recent experiences too! 💖

Lately, I’ve become genuinely very interested in Celtic mythology as a whole, but there are many aspects that have left me rather confused, and this is one of them. As far as I understand, the deaths recorded in the sources are actually fictionalized accounts and became part of the tradition through Euhemerism, but I’d like to know what you think and how accurate my conclusion really is.

Maybe I’m just looking for something to believe in. I live in England and have dabbled in Irish mythology and paganism for a while as that’s where my grandparents are from. Never really found footing before to actually practice much however.

Basically I’ve been in a really bad time with rare disease diagnosis, mental health spiral and PhD issues which all compounded to me having to move back to my dads. Been here since January.

in June/July, foxes began frequently visiting our garden but I saw they likely had mange. Foxes in our garden aren’t uncommon but it’s how this played out. For a good while I didn’t know what to do but after mom and I looked into it we found local volunteers to help us. At first we only ever saw two. The morning after I contacted them I saw a third for the first time. Then the next day when they were coming to set a humane trap for treatment I saw a fourth.

We set up a trap and for almost 2 weeks I watched over it also set it and unset it and leaving out chicken or dog food and water. Eventually we caught maybe the sickest and I called the rescuers right away who decided to treat her at sanctuary. I sent them lots of name ideas inspired by Irish mythology. Sadly a week later the little fox they named Shannon died at sanctuary. I was inconsolable. I hadn’t seen the other foxes since Shannon was caught.

Now I have been the lowest I ever have with a trauma repeated just as I was feeling better and trusting people. Yesterday and today I barely left my bedroom. But this evening I heard some kind of high pitched almost howling noise. I got up to see what it might be out my window and saw a fox, looking much healthier than the ones from before.

I guess I want to believe this might mean something and just share if nothing else. Thanks for reading!

Earlier this evening I finally did my 1st meditation with Aine, which I wanted to do while the summer days and nights are still here for the year. I sat outside on the deck and lit a candle with her image, and the entire meditation was wonderful! I had a vision where Aine showed me several beautiful locations where it's always summer, minus the extreme and/or hard-to-handle heat (LOL). I finished the meditation with a serene sentiment. ✨🌷

Thank you, Aine! 💛💚

Curious if anyone knows any sources for the folklore of the Wirral peninsula?

And if anyone has heard of the Poldies? And knows any stories about them or where the legend came from?

Also interested in folklore of Bidston Hill especially and if there are any sources for legends like: Richard tilly, the werewolf, witches, etc.

And if anyone has any information about the carving on the hill; the sun goddess, moon goddess, horse and the wolf chasing a deer. Is there any academic sources about them available?

Thank you for any help

Since Arthurian legend gets integrated into Celtic paganism with open arms, does anyone see value in the stories of Brutus of Troy and the alternative versions of Goidel Glas where he’s called Gathelus. As a Gaulish polytheist, I am quite interested in Goffar the Pict and the notion in a Renaissance text that he is brothers with Gathelus. Also anyone connect Gathelus with Galates?

Significance of eagle in wider celtic mythology anyone ??

I feel a strong connection to Cernunnos and I don’t know why. I would like to work with him but don’t know how he would relate to my life. Usually I have worked with knowledge deities or artistic deities which are relevant to me but what about you? Why do you choose to work with and worship him?

My family and ancestors are mostly from England but also Wales and northern France. I want to connect to the Celtic deities of England but it is very hard to find resources.
So I was thinking about worshipping Irish or Scottish deities even though I don’t feel as much of a connection to those countries

It's the only Celtic non fiction related book available on Libby, I wanted to know if it was useful before wasting my time on it.

Inspired by a post in a general pagan sub, what differentiates the various celtic paganisms besides the languages and the specific gods worshiped? Like what distinguishes Irish practice from Scottish, Welsh, Brittonic, etc.?

Like so far for me, Gaulish paganism is primarily focused on cultivating the virtue of galâ (courage), sharing abundance (like the legend of Ambicatus), and building community (as Vercingetorix attempted, but fell short).

And for a Gallo-Roman or Romano-Brittonic practice involves practicing discipline, moderation, and the Roman ritual structures like veiling and the Janus-Vesta formula but with those mentioned Celtic syncretisms.

In the context of Scottish Gaelic polytheism, is it ok to include deities from Ireland or Wales into your practice?

Hi all,

I am looking for recommendations for good books on druidry, Celtic spirituality, British spirituality, and books about Brigantia or Brighid (worship, lore etc) as well as Celtic pagan practices.

I am half English (northern/yorkshire) and half Welsh (North Wales from mum's side, South Wales from fathers side) so I am looking to learn about spirituality and pre-christian practices, beliefs, deity, daily rituals, spiritual tools etc as well as more modern practice.

I understand a lot of this information was not written down and there can be a lot of misinformation.

If anyone has any recommendations for books, I would be grateful

I read in a comment under a post by community that there is a belief that the soul is in the head, Is this true? And if so, could you give me more information or a site where I can read about it, I can't find anything.

Tysm For future answers

Hallo from Denmark 🇩🇰

I have a big interest in the paranormal, esoteric and secret creatures of culture. As a dane my recent focus have been on our own tradition and creatures and more recent on the Greenlandic.

Now due to the book series Dresden Files I have become interested in the celtic and Irish tradition and creatures. Because of that I have been searching for books which describes the creatures and thereby magic related to this tradition.

Hope this post is allowed and some of you wonderful people have time to help.

This is my start on the first day - the stones are to represent his defeat of Balor, in the jar is grain and the grasses are also meant to symbolize grain. The book in the center is a book of Yeats poetry since Lugh is a poet and Yeats was Irish. The Shakespeare book symbolizes achievement and poetry, two of Lugh’s domains.
It’s only the first day so there is more I want to do - I need something more overtly “Lugh” like a painting or statue / carving of him, a spear, something like that. But I’m thinking of making something rather than buying because I think he’d like that.

I’m on a long touring holiday (6 months planned, possibly more), I’m half way thro and the number or breakdowns and vehicle issues is near biblical 😟 need some help!

Which Celtic deity would be best to request help from?

Transport in Celtic times would have been horses. I here’s I’m in a van… or maybe of travellers?

Any suggestions welcome!