Angela, your channel is a much-needed resource for practitioners of all types. Thank you. I'm bingeing all of this. This video was excellent personally because through DNA I've discovered my Irish heritage and am discovering many witches in my family line, who practiced Irish forms.
I am an ArchDruid of my own group Tuatha De Danann. I truly appreciate Dr Butler's input to the world about druidry. Thank you miss Angela, blessed be.
I'm an student of Theosophy and member of the Theosophical Society in Spain... I've just discovered your TH-cam channel and I'm delighted. Marvelous work and beautiful human being. Best regards from Spain!
Luce Pagana Have a look at her concise talk on Irish Pagan Culture - it can be found on TH-cam at VYyWwBHzVs. I found this a very useful piece when I was edging my way into this realm of non-Christian spirituality after the death of my wife (I have a few issues with the Christian God after that particular passage in my life and was searching for solace that worked).
You both seem to have a deeper understanding than you have words for. A free form dialogue between the two of you must be captivating to witness. Thank you for defining and helping me communicate these different forms of spirituality
I'm originally from round the Hill of Tara so as an Irish guy, thank you. Will check out Jenny's stuff, she seems to be an superb resource for learning. Can also identify with the whole "Pagan" = "Devil Worship" thing, having lived through the Satanic Panic of the 70s. This demonisation was no accident. Anyway, massive respect!
Interesting that there’s no word for “Witch” in Irish. In Scots Gaelic, sometimes the word “Cailleach” is used although it more generally means an old woman or sometimes a hag, but more specific, is the term “Bana-Bhuidseach” which is commonly used as the word for a Witch. It’s phonetically pronounced “Banna-Voodshaach” with the “ch” pronounced the same as it is in “Loch”. Very much enjoyed this interview with Dr Butler... thanks for posting! 🙂
This is extremely interesting, thank you for sharing, Ossian. I'll pin your comment up so that other viewers can see it easily. Glad you liked the video, Jenny is indeed an amazing scholar!
Angela's Symposium Wow!!... Thanks! Glad you found it useful.🙂 I only posted because I was struck by the fact that there doesn’t seem to be a specific word for Witch in Irish as there is in Scots Gaelic as the two languages are from the same roots... Sister languages if you like. Funnily enough, I was speaking to a Spanish colleague at work a few weeks ago, and she told me that the Spanish word for Witch is Bruja, which etymologically doesn’t seem to be too far away from Bhuidseach I both the way it looks and sounds phonetically. It gets interesting because the people who are supposed to have brought the Gaelic language to Ireland according to the Irish mythologies, were The Sons of Mil and apparently they migrated from What is now Spain to Ireland! I’m probably clutching at straws with this , but it does make you think!🙂 I might have to go and have another wee look at Lebor Gabála Érenn / The Book of Invasions again methinks.😉 Anyways sorry for droning on and thanks again for everything.🙂
Angela's Symposium Ha-ha! Aye, see if you can get one who speaks Spanish and Gaelic and who dabbles in mediaeval herbalism....talk about a rare combination of skill sets!😁
A very blessed and happy new year to you Miss Angela. Once again I am delighted to watch another of your highly informative videos and being that the subject matter was indeed Irish Paganism, something very dear to me and a huge part of both my life and my families history dating back many hundreds of years, I find myself brimming with pride and happiness that you have taken the initiative to devote your time and energy the the beautiful and sacred history of our Magickal Island. May this bring you a wealth of joy and blessings, so mote it be it is an honour to have discovered your work. You have made my new years day very special. Blessed be💚
This is so cool! And it's through your channel that I discovered that studies about these topics are possible! Maybe in the future it'll be me interviewing you! Hahaha! Hugs from Brazil! 🥰
I'd like to recommend S. M. Stirling's novel series, Dies The Fire. These books contain an amazingly sympathetic and emotional intense portrayal of a living tradition of multiple spiritual systems in a world in which electricity and high-pressure combustion no longer work. One of the central groups that survive the collapse of society is Celtic Wiccan, and there are also Saxon and Asatru groups. On top of that Buddhism and Christianity are also portrayed in incredibly powerful ways.
Not to get into stereotypes but it's very ironic how Paganism, Wicca, sorcery, & everything in between things occult is viewed as the bad guy by mainstream Christianity but what's not considered is how all those things especially the practioners throughout the world were killed off along with their written records books libraries etc while Christianity came out on top despite being the ones who claim martyrdom & persecution. I myself was somewhat die hard Christian until reality set in about 2 years ago.☺
Very interesting. Here in the Arab world people also assume that "paganism" or similar beliefs are devil worship. Sometimes they catch kids in a party wearing their makeup a certain way and listening to certain music and headlines on papers the next day would be "The phenomenon of devil worship reemerges. 16 teenagers busted while performing rituals"😹
@@drangelapuca I'm sorry. It's not actually it's sad. Ignorance may be fascinating but still sad. It's a good opportunity to have these discussions accessible so we can learn and overcome the ignorance. I laughed because of the irony that's all. Great videos thank you!👍🏾
Might I suggest that the few....very few never sought a title. This is where intellect 'drops'. Your guest is awesomely restrained as are your Italian whanau. Not what's said but ... what shouldn't. Magic from Magi just is. Often not chosen.
As a Blasian let me say this. Im one of the very few Black blokes in Britain who has NOT got a single drop of Roman Catholic blood in me. But many Irish people have told me that the essence of being Irish is to be CATHOLIC. Many Irish people have told me the following: There's no such thing as an Irish born-again Christian - because one is the opposite of the other. Theres no such thing as an Irish Muslim - because one is the opposite of the other. There's no such thing as an Irish Jehovah's Witness - because one is the opposite of the other. There's no such thing as an Irish Buddhist - because one of the opposite of the other. So following their own line of logic its therefore obvious that there's no such thing as an Irish pagan - because one is the opposite of the other. This lady should do a video on what exactly it means to be Irish in terms of ESSENCE.
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She sure is! ☺️
Angela, your channel is a much-needed resource for practitioners of all types. Thank you. I'm bingeing all of this. This video was excellent personally because through DNA I've discovered my Irish heritage and am discovering many witches in my family line, who practiced Irish forms.
Thank you very much! Let me know what you think of the other videos, too
I am an ArchDruid of my own group Tuatha De Danann. I truly appreciate Dr Butler's input to the world about druidry. Thank you miss Angela, blessed be.
Thank you for your comment, Guy. I agree with you, Jenny is a dear friend and a brilliant scholar that I really admire! :-)
@@drangelapuca Thanks Angela! X
I'm an student of Theosophy and member of the Theosophical Society in Spain... I've just discovered your TH-cam channel and I'm delighted. Marvelous work and beautiful human being. Best regards from Spain!
Jenny seems lovely and a brilliant scholar! xx
She is, indeed!
Luce Pagana Have a look at her concise talk on Irish Pagan Culture - it can be found on TH-cam at VYyWwBHzVs. I found this a very useful piece when I was edging my way into this realm of non-Christian spirituality after the death of my wife (I have a few issues with the Christian God after that particular passage in my life and was searching for solace that worked).
:grins: I typed this before even listening to the vid ... I hope that what I referenced is not the exact same one that Angela mentioned :O
@@Sukerkin I think it is! hahah :-)
You both seem to have a deeper understanding than you have words for. A free form dialogue between the two of you must be captivating to witness. Thank you for defining and helping me communicate these different forms of spirituality
This is a lovely comment, moving even! Thank you so much, Raymond! 🤗
Great interview Jenny and Angela!
Thank you very much :-)
Great video from you and Jenny! Keep up the good work
thanks
I'm originally from round the Hill of Tara so as an Irish guy, thank you. Will check out Jenny's stuff, she seems to be an superb resource for learning. Can also identify with the whole "Pagan" = "Devil Worship" thing, having lived through the Satanic Panic of the 70s. This demonisation was no accident.
Anyway, massive respect!
Interesting that there’s no word for “Witch” in Irish. In Scots Gaelic, sometimes the word “Cailleach” is used although it more generally means an old woman or sometimes a hag, but more specific, is the term “Bana-Bhuidseach” which is commonly used as the word for a Witch. It’s phonetically pronounced “Banna-Voodshaach” with the “ch” pronounced the same as it is in “Loch”.
Very much enjoyed this interview with Dr Butler... thanks for posting! 🙂
This is extremely interesting, thank you for sharing, Ossian. I'll pin your comment up so that other viewers can see it easily. Glad you liked the video, Jenny is indeed an amazing scholar!
Angela's Symposium Wow!!... Thanks!
Glad you found it useful.🙂 I only posted because I was struck by the fact that there doesn’t seem to be a specific word for Witch in Irish as there is in Scots Gaelic as the two languages are from the same roots... Sister languages if you like. Funnily enough, I was speaking to a Spanish colleague at work a few weeks ago, and she told me that the Spanish word for Witch is Bruja, which etymologically doesn’t seem to be too far away from Bhuidseach I both the way it looks and sounds phonetically.
It gets interesting because the people who are supposed to have brought the Gaelic language to Ireland according to the Irish mythologies, were The Sons of Mil and apparently they migrated from What is now Spain to Ireland!
I’m probably clutching at straws with this , but it does make you think!🙂
I might have to go and have another wee look at Lebor Gabála Érenn / The Book of Invasions again methinks.😉
Anyways sorry for droning on and thanks again for everything.🙂
@@ossian1937 Fascinating. I shall invite a philologist on the channel and solve the mystery one day! :-D
Angela's Symposium Ha-ha!
Aye, see if you can get one who speaks Spanish and Gaelic and who dabbles in mediaeval herbalism....talk about a rare combination of skill sets!😁
@@ossian1937 Hahaha! What can I say, I'm an optimist! :-D
Jenny's eyes are so powerful wow
A very blessed and happy new year to you Miss Angela. Once again I am delighted to watch another of your highly informative videos and being that the subject matter was indeed Irish Paganism, something very dear to me and a huge part of both my life and my families history dating back many hundreds of years, I find myself brimming with pride and happiness that you have taken the initiative to devote your time and energy the the beautiful and sacred history of our Magickal Island. May this bring you a wealth of joy and blessings, so mote it be it is an honour to have discovered your work. You have made my new years day very special. Blessed be💚
glad it was informative
This is so cool! And it's through your channel that I discovered that studies about these topics are possible! Maybe in the future it'll be me interviewing you! Hahaha! Hugs from Brazil! 🥰
Great video, Dr Butler is fantastic. :)
She sure is! ☺️😍
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!
What a goated interview angela ❤
Wow, lovely interview
Thank you!
thanks soo much❤️❤️❤️❤️
Welcome 😊
Not sure what's more attractive the way they present information or the way they present themselves both wins whether they tried or not.
it's the knowledge that shines through ;-)
Yeah more like feminan essence shining through on top of knowledge.
I'd like to recommend S. M. Stirling's novel series, Dies The Fire. These books contain an amazingly sympathetic and emotional intense portrayal of a living tradition of multiple spiritual systems in a world in which electricity and high-pressure combustion no longer work. One of the central groups that survive the collapse of society is Celtic Wiccan, and there are also Saxon and Asatru groups. On top of that Buddhism and Christianity are also portrayed in incredibly powerful ways.
interesting, thanks!
Not to get into stereotypes but it's very ironic how Paganism, Wicca, sorcery, & everything in between things occult is viewed as the bad guy by mainstream Christianity but what's not considered is how all those things especially the practioners throughout the world were killed off along with their written records books libraries etc while Christianity came out on top despite being the ones who claim martyrdom & persecution. I myself was somewhat die hard Christian until reality set in about 2 years ago.☺
thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I love your channel!!! Thank you for your great research and work!
You are so welcome, Worldview! Please share my videos around to help me make more content like this!
Ottima intervista
grazie
Any recommended books or research on Celtiberian druidry, esotericism or witchcraft? Especially anything Galician!
Very interesting. Here in the Arab world people also assume that "paganism" or similar beliefs are devil worship. Sometimes they catch kids in a party wearing their makeup a certain way and listening to certain music and headlines on papers the next day would be "The phenomenon of devil worship reemerges. 16 teenagers busted while performing rituals"😹
Thanks for sharing, Taha. That's so fascinating! 🤔
@@drangelapuca
I'm sorry. It's not actually it's sad. Ignorance may be fascinating but still sad. It's a good opportunity to have these discussions accessible so we can learn and overcome the ignorance. I laughed because of the irony that's all. Great videos thank you!👍🏾
Of course! I meant fascinating from a cultural point of view. I'm definitely sorry you have to experience that in your country. 😞
Cool vid
thanks for letting me know
You look incredible
thanks
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Amazing interview..
I really enjoyed this.
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Lovely to know you did.Thank you!
I was the 1.2k view!
That's very cool, Blair! :-)
😉
I used to think all this stuff was bull like everyone else... It definitely isn't though... There is some weird connection...
thanks for sharing, Troy
Might I suggest that the few....very few never sought a title. This is where intellect 'drops'. Your guest is awesomely restrained as are your Italian whanau. Not what's said but ... what shouldn't. Magic from Magi just is. Often not chosen.
thanks Ailsa
I am Irish. It distresses me looking at my country now such a dumbed down “woke” society. A far cry from our days of magic
there seems to be a resurgence of magical practices now, with Paganism in Ireland. :-)
Angela's Symposium do you live in Ireland? I heard you pronounce the number 3 “tree”
@@stevenolove No, I live in England. :-)
@@stevenolove Perhaps this pronunciation of 3 is catching haha I'm Irish
Jenny Butler I had no idea it even was a mispronunciation till I moved to England and everyone took the piss out of me for it 😆
As a Blasian let me say this.
Im one of the very few Black blokes in Britain who has NOT got a single drop of
Roman Catholic blood in me.
But many Irish people have told me that the essence of being Irish is to be CATHOLIC.
Many Irish people have told me the following:
There's no such thing as an Irish born-again Christian - because one is the opposite of the other.
Theres no such thing as an Irish Muslim - because one is the opposite of the other. There's no such thing as an Irish Jehovah's Witness - because one is the opposite of the other.
There's no such thing as an Irish Buddhist - because one of the opposite of the other.
So following their own line of logic its therefore obvious that there's no such thing as an Irish pagan - because one is the opposite of the other.
This lady should do a video on what exactly it means to be Irish in terms of ESSENCE.
the focus here is academic research without any political underlying agenda
@@drangelapuca Agreed. Peace.