Ogma was a warrior who helped the Tuatha De Danann conquer Ireland. an athlete who proved his prowess in many competitions, and skilled in speech and poetry. It is in this last role that he is known for inventing Ogham, a speech that belongs to learned men. Join Lora Jackson Legare in her exploration of […]
All are invited to a Samhain commemoration on Saturday, October 29 at Ardantane, south of Jemez Springs. Samhain, pronounced "SOW-en," is the Celtic equivalent of the Day of the Dead, a time to remember those who have passed and honor our ancestors. Though it officially takes place on October 31st, we will gather on Saturday […]
Welcome to an overview of the Celtic pantheon, presented by Lora Jackson Legare, who has done many classes on the individual deities in previous years. Tonight’s class is an overview of the Celtic gods and goddesses, how their stories intersect and more. Join Lora Jackson Legare in her exploration of this hero of the ancient […]
Cermunnos is the Celtic Horned God, the embodiment of all that lives on the earth and the spirit of wild places. Most well known from his depiction on the Gundestrup cauldron from the first or second century BC, he is much older than that, probably Palelithic in origin. Join Lora for a discussion of the […]
Join us as we explore the Dagda, chief of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the Irish ancestral gods, but also a father, warrior, king, poet, and druid. Highly skilled and wise, he is not only the god of life and death, but of seasons, agriculture, fertility, generosity, and druid magic. He was often referred to as […]
Join the Ardantane team for an online observance of Imbolc (or Candlemas), the celebration of the Celtic Goddess Brighid and the cross-quarter between the winter solstice and spring equinox. Help us celebrate the return of the growing season and the hope of surviving another winter. This is also a time when many pagans and Wiccans […]
Saturday, February 3rd, 6:30-9:00 pm, at the Ardantane Campus. Free. There will will songs, stories, fellowship and feasting. Bring a potluck dish or beverage, and wear red and white if you wish. No charge, though freewill donations are welcome. Contact info@ardantane.org for directions or more information. You may RSVP below if you like. NOTE THAT […]
Why do so many Neo Pagans consider themselves Celtic Pagans? Join us for an evening where we explore topics that help us understand the influence of the Celts on Paganism today. We will look at topics like the ancient Irish Celts, Patrick and the coming of Christianity, and Irish Celtic stories. Larissa Gibbs has been […]
Beltane or Bealtaine is the Celtic May Day festival celebrated by modern pagans as one of our main Sabbats. Falling at a point midway between the spring equinox and the summer solstice, Beltane festivities often focus on fire, fertility, and community. We will spend the evening with a quick overview of Beltane traditions and then […]
Step into the mystical realm of Celtic mythology with our captivating class on Celtic deities. Delve deep into the rich tapestry of ancient folklore, where gods and goddesses intertwine with the natural world, shaping the very essence of Celtic culture. From the mighty Dagda, whose magical cauldron overflowed with abundance, to the enigmatic Morrigan, shrouded […]
