#BookologyThursday #Celtic: „The ancient peoples of #Ireland celebrated their major festivals with fire. Is this in honour of their sun Gods and Goddesses? According to the Lebor Gabála Érenn (https://hear-me.social/@NeuKelte/115899252982835088), an ancient manuscript detailing Ireland’s waves of invaders, the first #Bealtaine fire was lit on the Hill of #Uisneach by the Nemedian #Druid, #Mide. Although ‘Druidical rituals’ were said to have taken place, there is no mention of sun-god worship.“
Source: Ali Isaac | Substack

https://www.unexplained.ie/article/1234-hundreds-gather-for-bealtaine-fire-festival-at-sacred-hill-of-uisneach/ #bealtaine #history #mythology #ireland #celtic #fireFestival #unexplainedie #unexplained

This day last week I had the joy of participating in 'Aisling Ghobnait' or 'Vision of Gobnait' for #Bealtaine Festival, #Dingle It had a 7ft Gobnait, lifesize Deer, Bees, Beekeepers, Fire, Dancing & Music 🫶 Created by my sister & her pal Julí: #Mothú Yes, bees are a family affair / obsession 🔥💛🔥

According to ancient Gaelic tradition, #Bealtaine is the time to wash your fleecy Christmas pyjamas, and put them away for the 2 months of the Irish summer.

Been out a-Druiding again. #DruidLife #urbandruidry #justdruid #bealtaine #tamesisgrove #firefestival #queenswood

#Beltane or #Bealtaine is the #Gaelic #May Day #festival, marking the beginning of #summer. It is traditionally held on 1 May, or about midway between the spring equinox and summer solstice.
Source: Wikipedia

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#celtic #celts