" P@tH Im@ges "
" Samahain "
" The Dark Hedges " Armoy, Co. Antrim.
There are a lot of links in here and I think some fascinating information. Indeed, I am amazed that the Film industry hasnt made wonderful Films about these great historical events of which there are many stories, in Irish mythology.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Hedges
" Game Of Thrones "
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmAKfkn11Qc
The ancient Celtic festival of Samahain starts on Oct 31st and continues to midnight on the 5th of November.
It has absolutely nothing to do with Holloween as that is a modern invention foisted on us by the Christian church in order destroy the traditional Pagan festival. It is pre Hollywood, Tescos, Pumpkins and Americanisms, Broomsticks, Fireworks and Guy Fawkes. Lidl and Aldi were not around then either though I struggle with that one slightly!
Im afraid it is only one of many wonderful historic festivals that have been completely obliterated together with the destruction of wonderful pre Christian statues, artifacts and the many spring wells { Shelias Well- A local well dedicated to the fertility godess " Shelia na Gig "., the waters of which would have been drunk by women for thousands of years in the hope of falling pregnant, now totally destroyed { apart from the signage name and the railings that surround it } which were all associated with the ancient gods and Spirits of nature and the waters of each one had a cure for a particular ailment.
www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/
{www.flickr.com/photos/chrismolloy/3343163359/}
The Celtic godess of the Spring
aliisaacstoryteller.com/2016/02/01/goddess-of-spring/
www.megalithicireland.com/St%20Brigid's%20Well,%20Kildare...
And the Christian hijacked version
Repackaged as St. Brigid a total dreamed up version;
www.irishnews.com/lifestyle/2016/01/30/news/brigid-of-kil...
There are some out of the way places, though where these historical things still exist and I know of a few.
Thankfully, in the last 10 years we have recovered our national identity somewhat. Its wonderful to be a member of Europe in many ways but not totally and all of us in our individual countrys should cling to our identies as much as we can as they say that if you dont cherish your past, you cannot cherish your future. It is something that our nearest neighbours feel they have lost and are now leaving the Union. Of course we and Northern Ireland are caught in the middle of this fiasco but thankfully we are determined not to allow any borders here and quite rightfull so. Heres hoping!
I was trying to get this photo up here before Samhain was over but to be quite honest I had so much carousing and acts of debauchery to get through, I didnt get time. Its not easy you know but someones got to fo it!
To all my friends across the distance.
Now if you lot ruled the World we would all live in peace and harmony
Your all special anyway!!
Pat.
Wow! This has certainly flown with 94 faves in less than 24 hours! I do appreciate you all and the lively discussions that we have! its wonderful! Lucky me.
Best wishes from meself!!!
" Samahain "
" The Dark Hedges " Armoy, Co. Antrim.
There are a lot of links in here and I think some fascinating information. Indeed, I am amazed that the Film industry hasnt made wonderful Films about these great historical events of which there are many stories, in Irish mythology.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Hedges
" Game Of Thrones "
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmAKfkn11Qc
The ancient Celtic festival of Samahain starts on Oct 31st and continues to midnight on the 5th of November.
It has absolutely nothing to do with Holloween as that is a modern invention foisted on us by the Christian church in order destroy the traditional Pagan festival. It is pre Hollywood, Tescos, Pumpkins and Americanisms, Broomsticks, Fireworks and Guy Fawkes. Lidl and Aldi were not around then either though I struggle with that one slightly!
Im afraid it is only one of many wonderful historic festivals that have been completely obliterated together with the destruction of wonderful pre Christian statues, artifacts and the many spring wells { Shelias Well- A local well dedicated to the fertility godess " Shelia na Gig "., the waters of which would have been drunk by women for thousands of years in the hope of falling pregnant, now totally destroyed { apart from the signage name and the railings that surround it } which were all associated with the ancient gods and Spirits of nature and the waters of each one had a cure for a particular ailment.
www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/
{www.flickr.com/photos/chrismolloy/3343163359/}
The Celtic godess of the Spring
aliisaacstoryteller.com/2016/02/01/goddess-of-spring/
www.megalithicireland.com/St%20Brigid's%20Well,%20Kildare...
And the Christian hijacked version
Repackaged as St. Brigid a total dreamed up version;
www.irishnews.com/lifestyle/2016/01/30/news/brigid-of-kil...
There are some out of the way places, though where these historical things still exist and I know of a few.
Thankfully, in the last 10 years we have recovered our national identity somewhat. Its wonderful to be a member of Europe in many ways but not totally and all of us in our individual countrys should cling to our identies as much as we can as they say that if you dont cherish your past, you cannot cherish your future. It is something that our nearest neighbours feel they have lost and are now leaving the Union. Of course we and Northern Ireland are caught in the middle of this fiasco but thankfully we are determined not to allow any borders here and quite rightfull so. Heres hoping!
I was trying to get this photo up here before Samhain was over but to be quite honest I had so much carousing and acts of debauchery to get through, I didnt get time. Its not easy you know but someones got to fo it!
To all my friends across the distance.
Now if you lot ruled the World we would all live in peace and harmony
Your all special anyway!!
Pat.
Wow! This has certainly flown with 94 faves in less than 24 hours! I do appreciate you all and the lively discussions that we have! its wonderful! Lucky me.
Best wishes from meself!!!