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In the ancient Celtic world, there were people with names such as Giolla Bride (“Servant of Brighid”), Mog Nuadat (“Slave of Nuada”), and so forth. We can't really say exactly what these names meant to the ancient Celts, but we can get a glimpse of different types of devotional relationship that are possible for any worshiper. Aritgenos, “bear-born,” might have seen himself as the son of the bear goddess Artio or some other deity whose animal was the bear. Brannogenos, … [Read more...]
Selena Fox at Circle Sanctuary contacted me today with the news that Deena Butta, priestess of the Fellowship of Isis in Chicago, died on Sunday from a terminal illness. Selena writes: Deena was active in interfaith endeavors, Goddess awareness education, Pagan networking, and other work for many years. I first met Deena at the start of the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago -- we both were among the delegates that were part of the Procession that opened the 1993 … [Read more...]
This post is part of a new ongoing column, Loop of Brighid, by Christopher Scott Thompson. Look for it on alternate Thursdays! Brighid is one of the most beloved and widely-venerated deities in the entire world, and the worship or veneration of Brighid in one of Her many forms seems to cross all boundaries of culture, language and religious tradition. Goddess of poetry, smithcraft and healing in ancient Ireland, Brighid is adored less for Her specific characteristics than for the … [Read more...]
Dear Jasmine, I was wondering how do you find your patron god and goddess? I think I am called to one, but I am just not sure at all. How do I know? Blessings, Lady P Dear Lady P, I have been pagan for over 16 years now, and put in a ton of time to the path. That being said, I only got called by my Goddess, Arta, about 6 months ago. I never went through the searching phase like most pagans do. For the longest time I just used “Great Mother” or “Lady” as the name, … [Read more...]
I should begin by explaining that I am not a Wiccan, but have had close contact with Wiccans and the wider pagan community for more than a decade. Wiccans and those who draw heavily on them for inspiration, still represent the majority of pagans. In my experience, many folk who identify as ‘eclectic’ or ‘on their own path’ turn out to be working with largely Wiccan derived concepts. Of these, by far the most prevalent are ideas about female divinity. Turning away from God the Father … [Read more...]
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