Speaking Welsh in Wales is a matter of cultural pride and an act of rebellion against colonialism. Respecting the Welsh language and listening to the concerns of Welsh speakers regarding the use of their language and other cultural pillars is, therefore, especially critical for those of us outside of the culture.
A Year of Welsh Learning With Duolingo
Today I hit a milestone: a 365 day Welsh study streak on Duolingo. Duolingo (www.duolingo.com) is a popular language learning app that, as of this writing, serves over 300 million people around the world. According to a BBC News article
On Mabon – The Autumn Equinox and the Divine Son
Using the name Mabon for a Neo-Pagan festival unrelated to the God is a form of appropriation that has obscured what we DO know about him – which is actually a lot, considering all that we DON’T know about other Brythonic Gods. For example, most people accept that Rhiannon is a Goddess, but there are ZERO attested shrines to her and no evidence of her worship (at least by that name), but linguistics, the study of literary motifs, and comparative mythology are all used as evidence to support her divinity. Maponos, on the other hand, is a God which can be found in the archaeological record and literally has shrines and altars dedicated to him.
Goddess Devotional Retreat Immersion: Rhiannon
The Sisterhood of Avalon is pleased to present our newest in-person offering — a series of Devotional Retreats and Goddess Immersion experiences, open to all women. This year, we will focus on the Welsh Goddess Rhiannon. This four-day retreat will
2018 Presentation Schedule
I am pleased to be able to share my preliminary schedule for 2018. I will be adding a few more events in the coming weeks as soon as their details are finalized, which includes presentations in the UK, a late
The Welsh Origins of King Arthur – Part 3
http://paganbloggers.com/breathofninemaidens/blog/2017/07/10/the-welsh-origins-of-king-arthur-part-3/
The Welsh Origins of King Arthur – Part 2
http://paganbloggers.com/breathofninemaidens/blog/2017/06/05/the-welsh-origins-of-king-arthur-part-2/
New Blog: The Welsh Origins of King Arthur – Part 1
http://paganbloggers.com/breathofninemaidens/blog/2017/06/01/the-welsh-origins-of-king-arthur-part-1/
New Blog: The Welsh Origins of King Arthur – Part 1
http://paganbloggers.com/breathofninemaidens/blog/2017/06/01/the-welsh-origins-of-king-arthur-part-1/
New Blog: The Divine Prisoner
http://paganbloggers.com/breathofninemaidens/blog/2017/04/20/the-divine-prisoner/