Some suggestions, the magic of time in the 2nd branch seems to be from the location where the survivors spend the forgetful years, not from Bran himself. So it would still be Annwyn magic. This is implied by the magic ending when the 3rd door is opened. The immortals of Annwfn tend to use glamour, not transformation, and this could match the implication of the Battle of the Trees, that shape-shifting is related to reincarnation, which is why it is not done by immortals. Space and time magic is also seen with Rhiannon, her horse and bag, as well as with the fortress in the 3rd branch. This implies there is really 2 divisions, mortal and immortal magic, with a lot of cross-over, but certain distinctions.
I beg to differ, as it's Bran's companionship that appears to be the source of the altered time, an effect of his ability to talk after death, something he knows will happen, but it's not explicit, so we are disagreeing on interpretations. And as far as transformation / glamour goes, sure: insert your alternative terms here. Animal transformation is sometimes a precursor to reincarnation, but isn't necessarily a requirement of reincarnation itself. Taliesin, for example, is an infant as he enters the time out of time, not an animal.
@@CelticSource Taliesin would have been tapping into previous states of existence before he was Gwion Bach, the battle for the trees has him recall every form of matter and energy he ever was, so this is more than just forms but states of existence opened by full access to Awen, presumably Ceridwen has the same state. It may have been assumed that all life was perceived as an eternal chain of forms, which appears to be the Druidic teachings according to Roman commentators. Characters like Math are able to trigger certain forms in others, as everyone has been everything at some point in the past or future, but with those who received the 3 drops, they get a higher level, granting them a legacy that is beyond any other wizard or witch. This seems to fit with how Ceridwen and Taliesin are viewed throughout history. Possibly beyond even deities.
Love your videos , is there any videos you have on the ideas of old welsh creation story do we share the same as the Irish or did we have a different story and character / deity of creation different in names and actual beings
@ I understand the merging of Roman name deities with ours made things somewhat confusing too … I’ve been looking into dadga lately but can’t seem to find anything to say yes he was in welsh/Celtic/Brythonic cultural history but he was definitely considered a Celtic god like figure by some Celtic places / lands I thank you for your response to and your videos I’m loving this rabbit hole of history I’m currently plummeting through and the channel has been a big help thank you diolch
Now I did ask you at the book signing on Taliesin, and you sort of went into don't ask its forbidden thinking type of eyes to the sky, Nadolig does not mean Christmas, it means the birth of the nature child, vegetation, or Oak child. Please give me your thoughts on this if you would be so kind?
for future reference, 'eyes to the sky' translates as 'shit, where should I begin', but the first thing to know is it's a borrowing from the Latin 'Natalicia'.
I know this is way off topic; but, something I've been wanting to know for a long , long time is this: why did the Boar of Cornwall carry a "mirror, scissors, and comb between his ears", and why was the future King Arthur required to steal it?
@@CelticSource Oh, I would be greatfull for any information on this topic at all. Perhaps you could cite a source? I know Arthur stole these items in a quest to help out his friend who was wooing a local princess.; and, that's about all. I'm baffled as to why a wild boar would be carrying around hairstyling equipment and how could he hold them between his ears?
Some suggestions, the magic of time in the 2nd branch seems to be from the location where the survivors spend the forgetful years, not from Bran himself. So it would still be Annwyn magic. This is implied by the magic ending when the 3rd door is opened. The immortals of Annwfn tend to use glamour, not transformation, and this could match the implication of the Battle of the Trees, that shape-shifting is related to reincarnation, which is why it is not done by immortals. Space and time magic is also seen with Rhiannon, her horse and bag, as well as with the fortress in the 3rd branch. This implies there is really 2 divisions, mortal and immortal magic, with a lot of cross-over, but certain distinctions.
I beg to differ, as it's Bran's companionship that appears to be the source of the altered time, an effect of his ability to talk after death, something he knows will happen, but it's not explicit, so we are disagreeing on interpretations. And as far as transformation / glamour goes, sure: insert your alternative terms here. Animal transformation is sometimes a precursor to reincarnation, but isn't necessarily a requirement of reincarnation itself. Taliesin, for example, is an infant as he enters the time out of time, not an animal.
@@CelticSource Taliesin would have been tapping into previous states of existence before he was Gwion Bach, the battle for the trees has him recall every form of matter and energy he ever was, so this is more than just forms but states of existence opened by full access to Awen, presumably Ceridwen has the same state. It may have been assumed that all life was perceived as an eternal chain of forms, which appears to be the Druidic teachings according to Roman commentators. Characters like Math are able to trigger certain forms in others, as everyone has been everything at some point in the past or future, but with those who received the 3 drops, they get a higher level, granting them a legacy that is beyond any other wizard or witch. This seems to fit with how Ceridwen and Taliesin are viewed throughout history. Possibly beyond even deities.
Love both the talk and walk.
It's a beautiful place for sure
Love your videos , is there any videos you have on the ideas of old welsh creation story do we share the same as the Irish or did we have a different story and character / deity of creation different in names and actual beings
no explicit creation myth in any Celtic tradition, only a few hints here and there
@ I understand the merging of Roman name deities with ours made things somewhat confusing too … I’ve been looking into dadga lately but can’t seem to find anything to say yes he was in welsh/Celtic/Brythonic cultural history but he was definitely considered a Celtic god like figure by some Celtic places / lands I thank you for your response to and your videos I’m loving this rabbit hole of history I’m currently plummeting through and the channel has been a big help thank you diolch
Splendid! I've been looking for supplementary sources on Arianrhod's myth
Glad I could help!
As I am just starting to write a novel set in Annwfn, this kind of insight is incredibly useful.
Glad you found it so
Do you think there is a connection between Beli and Belinus (later Apollo Belinus) a continental Celtic god in the area around Noricum?
It's connected but as far as I can remember (I could be wrong) it comes into Welsh as Belyn. Belenus is attested in Austria, yes.
Now I did ask you at the book signing on Taliesin, and you sort of went into don't ask its forbidden thinking type of eyes to the sky, Nadolig does not mean Christmas, it means the birth of the nature child, vegetation, or Oak child. Please give me your thoughts on this if you would be so kind?
for future reference, 'eyes to the sky' translates as 'shit, where should I begin', but the first thing to know is it's a borrowing from the Latin 'Natalicia'.
Just birth then diolch
Very interesting!
It is!
Thank you for your work *)O(*
You're welcome
I know this is way off topic; but, something I've been wanting to know for a long , long time is this: why did the Boar of Cornwall carry a "mirror, scissors, and comb between his ears", and why was the future King Arthur required to steal it?
you want me to answer that it one reply on a TH-cam comments section? It would take a while . . .
@@CelticSource Oh, I would be greatfull for any information on this topic at all. Perhaps you could cite a source?
I know Arthur stole these items in a quest to help out his friend who was wooing a local princess.; and, that's about all.
I'm baffled as to why a wild boar would be carrying around hairstyling equipment and how could he hold them between his ears?
Legend
are you talking about me?
@@CelticSource yes indeed!
@@CelticSource yes indeed!
//Gwych diolch Gwilym
croeso
I thought the Triads were Chinese . . . .
OMG, I've never heard that one before . . .