The Ash Tree – Yggdrasil

Ash, or Fraxinus Excelsior to give it its Latin name is a tall, deciduous tree, native to Britain and Ireland and found all across Europe. It grows between 10 and 30 meters high and has green leaves which turn pale yellow in the fall. The branches do not have any hairs or bristles and are grey/green … Continue reading The Ash Tree – Yggdrasil

Lugh and Tailtiu God and Goddess of Lughnasadh

The Festivals of Lughnasadh honor Lugh and his Foster mother Tailtiu,God and Goddess of Lughnasadh. Lughnasadh festival is said to have been begun by the god Lugh as a funeral feast and sporting competition in commemoration of his foster-mother, Tailtiu, Lugh/Lugh Lamhfada[of the Long Arm]Llew/Llaw Gyffes[bright one of the skillful hand]Ireland and Wales. His feast is Lughanassadh, a harvest … Continue reading Lugh and Tailtiu God and Goddess of Lughnasadh

Lammas/Lughnasadh Customs and Practices

This Celtic harvest festival Lughnasadh on August 1st takes its name from the Irish god Lugh, one of the chief gods of the Tuatha De Danann, giving us Lughnasadh in Ireland, Lugh dedicated this festival to his foster-mother, Tailtiu, the last queen of the Fir Bolg, who died from exhaustion after clearing a great forest … Continue reading Lammas/Lughnasadh Customs and Practices