The Grove of Dana was created under the auspices of the New Order of Druids for the purpose of providing a free course of learning in the subject of Druidic spirituality and the primal Earth-honouring Celtic traditions. Although much of the readings and work will focus on the traditions of Ireland, we welcome those who are interested in or practising other traditions. The Grove works towards the goal of fostering a true understanding of the self and the universe in which we all live, by exploring the trinity of knowledge, experience, ...

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New Order of Druids, New Order of Druids - Overview, New Order of Druids - History of the N.O.D., New Order of Druids - The Circle, New Order of Druids - The Nine Ideals, New Order of Druids - The Council Board, New Order of Druids - The N.O.D. Council, New Order of Druids - N.O.D. Groves, New Order of Druids - The Mother Grove, New Order of Druids - The Druid Senate, New Order of Druids - Grand Druids of the New Order of Druids, New Order of Druids - The Grove of Dana College, New Order of Druids - N.O.D. Universal Druid Prayer, New Order of Druids - Links

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The Fisher King appears first in Perceval, but the character's roots lie in Celtic Mythology. He may be derived more or less directly from the figure of Bran the Blessed in the Mabinogion; Bran had a cauldron that could restore life (albeit imperfectly), and he gave it to the king of Ireland as a wedding gift for the king and his sister Branwen. Later, he wages war on the Irish and is wounded in the foot or leg, and the cauldron is destroyed. He asks his followers to sever his head and take it back to Britain, and his head continues t ...

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Fisher King, Fisher King - Why Fisher King?, Fisher King - Chrétien de Troyes' Perceval, Fisher King - Celtic mythology, Fisher King - Later medieval works, Fisher King - Modern takes on the legend

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These are the Nine Ideals of the New Order of Druids. 1. Approach nature with reverance and respect. 2. Always uphold the truth. 3. Walk the way of balance. 4. Preserve the harmony upon your actions. 5. Always abide to the laws of nature. 6. Use wisdom in service to the universe, not to promote selfishness. 7. Never profit from knowledge or the use of powers for the sole purpose of monetary riches. 8. Respect all others, even if their opinions are different.

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The New Order of Druids was originally founded under the name "Gate To Avalon", on August 16, 2002, as a simple and small Celtic website with but very limited information. The actual New Order of Druids was founded on January 24 2003, having begun the formation of a free online community, although it was not until June 11 2003 that the N.O.D. had transformed into an actual "Druid Circle" with the formation of the Council. The Grove of Dana, the online Druid College of the N.O.D., was officially launched on May 30, 2004, and the Nervii Nemeton, the Mother Grove of the N.O.D. (and thereby the first local grove ...

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New Order of Druids, New Order of Druids - Overview, New Order of Druids - History of the N.O.D., New Order of Druids - The Circle, New Order of Druids - The Nine Ideals, New Order of Druids - The Council Board, New Order of Druids - The N.O.D. Council, New Order of Druids - N.O.D. Groves, New Order of Druids - The Mother Grove, New Order of Druids - The Druid Senate, New Order of Druids - Grand Druids of the New Order of Druids, New Order of Druids - The Grove of Dana College, New Order of Druids - N.O.D. Universal Druid Prayer, New Order of Druids - Links

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Many Christian Wiccans embrace Mary as a goddess-figure, and Jesus Christ as their god-figure. Sometimes this 'Mary' is not the Virgin Mary of the Bible, and Mother of Jesus, but Mary Magdalene--rumoured wife of Jesus. Other Christian Wiccans pray to God as Yahweh and to the Goddess as Elohim (a divine name that is a feminine word in Judaism). Some worship the holy goddess as Shekinah, or the radiance of God. Still others hail the holy goddess as Matronit, a name that has been sacred for many years. Matronit is seen as an all-powerful, all-k ...

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Christian Wicca, Christian Wicca - Principal Tenets, Christian Wicca - Prayer and Witchcraft, Christian Wicca - Comparison with Christianity, Christian Wicca - External link

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Some believe that present-day Druids are people who live with their minds in the past, and that the Druidic wisdom had its place in time only, and thus cannot be applied any more today. But in our current society, it may well turn out that this very same ancient wisdom will be our future. The concept of the New Order of Druids was founded by David Dom (Belgium) in 2002, and was opened in January 2003. The fundamental ideas on which we based this organization, is to offer a totally free-of-charge alternative for people through the means of internet, with t ...

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New Order of Druids, New Order of Druids - Overview, New Order of Druids - History of the N.O.D., New Order of Druids - The Circle, New Order of Druids - The Nine Ideals, New Order of Druids - The Council Board, New Order of Druids - The N.O.D. Council, New Order of Druids - N.O.D. Groves, New Order of Druids - The Mother Grove, New Order of Druids - The Druid Senate, New Order of Druids - Grand Druids of the New Order of Druids, New Order of Druids - The Grove of Dana College, New Order of Druids - N.O.D. Universal Druid Prayer, New Order of Druids - Links

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Worship of Odin dates to Proto-Germanic paganism. The Roman historian Tacitus probably refers to Odin when he talks of Mercury. The reason is that, like Mercury, Odin was regarded as Psychopompos, "the leader of souls". Parallels between Odin and Celtic Lugus have often been pointed out: both are intellectual gods, commanding magic and poetry. Both have ravens and a spear as their attributes, and both are one-eyed. Julius Caesar (de bello Gallico, 6.17.1), who mentions Mercury as the chief god of Celtic religion. A likely conte ...

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Odin, Odin - Characteristics, Odin - Origins, Odin - Seid, Odin - Blót, Odin - Edda, Odin - Attributes, Odin - Names, Odin - Odin and Jesus, Odin - Persisting beliefs in Odin, Odin - Modern age, Odin - Modern popular culture, Odin - Germanic neopaganism, Odin - Notes, Odin - Literature

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The notion of the Celtic pantheon as merely a proliferation of local gods is contradicted by the several well-attested deities whose cults were observed virtually throughout the areas of Celtic settlement. Celtic polytheism - Cult of Lugus-Mercurius. According to Caesar the god most honoured by the Gauls was "Mercury (Greek: Hermes). ," and this is confirmed by numerous images and inscriptions. His Celtic name is not explicitly stated, but it is clearly implied in the place-name Lugudunon ("the fort or dwe ...

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Celtic polytheism, Celtic polytheism - Extent of Celtic polytheism, Celtic polytheism - Research, Celtic polytheism - Syncretism with other forms of polytheism, Celtic polytheism - Cosmology and eschatology, Celtic polytheism - Worship, Celtic polytheism - Religious castes, Celtic polytheism - Druids, Celtic polytheism - Bards and filid, Celtic polytheism - Festivals, Celtic polytheism - Beltane, Celtic polytheism - Samhain, Celtic polytheism - Cults within Celtic polytheism, Celtic polytheism - Cult of Lugus-Mercurius, Celtic polytheism - Cults of tribalism lordly power and thunderous force, Celtic polytheism - Cult of radiance or healing, Celtic polytheism - Cult of youthful masculinity, Celtic polytheism - Cult of thermal spring-water, Celtic polytheism - Cult of impressiveness, Celtic polytheism - Cult of exaltedness, Celtic polytheism - Cult of Sucellos, Celtic polytheism - Cults of maritime forces, Celtic polytheism - Cults of craftsmanship, Celtic polytheism - Cults of agricultural gods, Celtic polytheism - Cult of terrestrial bounty, Celtic polytheism - Cult of the power of boggy terrain, Celtic polytheism - Cult of maternity, Celtic polytheism - Cults of femininity & majesty, Celtic polytheism - Cults of cyclicality in nature, Celtic polytheism - Cult of the trinitarian war-goddess, Celtic polytheism - Cults of fluvial water, Celtic polytheism - Cult of the stag’s vitality, Celtic polytheism - Cult of the bullish vitality, Celtic polytheism - Cult of horse power and horsemanship, Celtic polytheism - Deities, Celtic polytheism - The effect of Christianity, Celtic polytheism - Literature

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The Circle is what the New Order of Druids calls its message board. A place where people talk, debate, discuss, and share knowledge about Druidism (Druidry). The admins and moderators encourage as well as promote a family like atmosphere for all to enjoy a piece of sanctuary from narrow minded societies. To find out more about the N.O.D. visit and take a virtual tour: Tour the Circle ...

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New Order of Druids, New Order of Druids - Overview, New Order of Druids - History of the N.O.D., New Order of Druids - The Circle, New Order of Druids - The Nine Ideals, New Order of Druids - The Council Board, New Order of Druids - The N.O.D. Council, New Order of Druids - N.O.D. Groves, New Order of Druids - The Mother Grove, New Order of Druids - The Druid Senate, New Order of Druids - Grand Druids of the New Order of Druids, New Order of Druids - The Grove of Dana College, New Order of Druids - N.O.D. Universal Druid Prayer, New Order of Druids - Links

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The Council Board exists of three members, who form the "HeadQuarters" of the N.O.D. in Belgium. These three members are vital to establish a non-profit organisation according to Belgium law. The Board members are: Phoenix, otherwise known as David Dom, founder of the New Order of Druids Willow Mist, otherwise known as Jenni Heiden Roma Aetern ...

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New Order of Druids, New Order of Druids - Overview, New Order of Druids - History of the N.O.D., New Order of Druids - The Circle, New Order of Druids - The Nine Ideals, New Order of Druids - The Council Board, New Order of Druids - The N.O.D. Council, New Order of Druids - N.O.D. Groves, New Order of Druids - The Mother Grove, New Order of Druids - The Druid Senate, New Order of Druids - Grand Druids of the New Order of Druids, New Order of Druids - The Grove of Dana College, New Order of Druids - N.O.D. Universal Druid Prayer, New Order of Druids - Links

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The New Order of Druids intends on having both a global and local presence, by setting up local groves in the world. The following N.O.D. local groves are in existence: Nervii Nemeton, Belgium (see below). ...

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New Order of Druids, New Order of Druids - Overview, New Order of Druids - History of the N.O.D., New Order of Druids - The Circle, New Order of Druids - The Nine Ideals, New Order of Druids - The Council Board, New Order of Druids - The N.O.D. Council, New Order of Druids - N.O.D. Groves, New Order of Druids - The Mother Grove, New Order of Druids - The Druid Senate, New Order of Druids - Grand Druids of the New Order of Druids, New Order of Druids - The Grove of Dana College, New Order of Druids - N.O.D. Universal Druid Prayer, New Order of Druids - Links

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The Nervii Nemeton, the Mother Grove of the New Order of Druids is established in Belgium, the country of the foundation of the N.O.D., and began its monthly gatherings on September 2, 2005. The main language spoken during these gatherings is Dutch. ...

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New Order of Druids, New Order of Druids - Overview, New Order of Druids - History of the N.O.D., New Order of Druids - The Circle, New Order of Druids - The Nine Ideals, New Order of Druids - The Council Board, New Order of Druids - The N.O.D. Council, New Order of Druids - N.O.D. Groves, New Order of Druids - The Mother Grove, New Order of Druids - The Druid Senate, New Order of Druids - Grand Druids of the New Order of Druids, New Order of Druids - The Grove of Dana College, New Order of Druids - N.O.D. Universal Druid Prayer, New Order of Druids - Links

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Mythology in Fire Emblem - People. Lethe - the river of forgetfulness in Hades The Goddess of the continent is Athena, after the Greek goddess of wisdom. ...

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Mythology in Fire Emblem, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Jugdral Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Places, Mythology in Fire Emblem - People, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Things, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Elibe Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - People, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Things, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Magvel Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - People, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Things, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Cross-universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Things, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Akaneia Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Jugdral Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - People, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Elibe Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - People, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Jugdral Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - People, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Elibe Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - People, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Tellius Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - People, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Things, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Cross-universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Things, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Akaneia Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Places, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Jugdral Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Places, Mythology in Fire Emblem - People, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Elibe Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Places, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Magvel Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - People, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Things, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Creatures, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Tellias Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - People, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Cross-universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Things, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Akaneia Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - People, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Elibe Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - People, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Magvel Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - People, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Tellius Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - People, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Jugdral Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Magvel Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - People, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Tellius Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - People, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Elibe Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - People, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Things, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Tellius Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - People, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Elibe Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - People, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Things, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Akaneia Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - People, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Jugdral Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - People, Mythology in Fire Emblem - Tellius Universe, Mythology in Fire Emblem - People

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The goddess Freyja is described as an adept of the mysteries of seid (shamanism), a völva, and it is said that it was she who initiated Odin into its mysteries. In Lokasenna, Loki verbally abuses Odin for practising seid, condemning it as a unmanly art. A justification for this may be found in the Ynglinga saga where Snorri opines that in following the practice of seid, the practitioner was rendered unmanly. Another explanation is that its manipulative aspects ran counter to the male ideal o ...

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Odin, Odin - Characteristics, Odin - Origins, Odin - Seid, Odin - Blót, Odin - Edda, Odin - Attributes, Odin - Names, Odin - Odin and Jesus, Odin - Persisting beliefs in Odin, Odin - Modern age, Odin - Modern popular culture, Odin - Germanic neopaganism, Odin - Notes, Odin - Literature

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The Official N.O.D. Universal Druid Prayer is written by Karayana in 2005, and goes as follows: Awaken Gods, Goddesses all, And hear our heartfelt earthbound call, To see beyond what we can see, To know the truth that lies with thee. To know the truth of Earth's firm touch, To feel the truth of the fires rush, To breath the truth of rich clear air, To drink the truth of water fair. We ask for the solid strength of stone, For warmth to heat our ...

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New Order of Druids, New Order of Druids - Overview, New Order of Druids - History of the N.O.D., New Order of Druids - The Circle, New Order of Druids - The Nine Ideals, New Order of Druids - The Council Board, New Order of Druids - The N.O.D. Council, New Order of Druids - N.O.D. Groves, New Order of Druids - The Mother Grove, New Order of Druids - The Druid Senate, New Order of Druids - Grand Druids of the New Order of Druids, New Order of Druids - The Grove of Dana College, New Order of Druids - N.O.D. Universal Druid Prayer, New Order of Druids - Links

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The Fisher King first appears in Chrétien de Troyes' unfinished romance Perceval, the Story of the Grail. Neither his wound nor his father's is explained, but Perceval later discovers the kings would have been healed if he had only asked about the Grail (his teacher had warned him not to ask too many questions). Perceval learns he is related to the Grail Kings through his mother, the Wounded King's daughter; ...

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Fisher King, Fisher King - Why Fisher King?, Fisher King - Chrétien de Troyes' Perceval, Fisher King - Celtic mythology, Fisher King - Later medieval works, Fisher King - Modern takes on the legend

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The culture of the Isle of Man is strongly influenced by its Celtic and Norse origins. It is currently enjoying a revival of the Goidelic Manx language (Gaelg). Although the last original native speaker died in 1974, small children are once again being brought up speaking Manx. There are now 27 known native speakers and 650 other speakers. Manx is closely related to the Scottish Gaelic and Irish languages. A well known Manx expression is "Traa Dy Liooar", meaning "time enough" and represents a sterotypical view of the Manx attitude to lif ...

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Isle of Man, Isle of Man - Geography, Isle of Man - People, Isle of Man - Culture, Isle of Man - Government, Isle of Man - Structure, Isle of Man - External relations, Isle of Man - Politics, Isle of Man - Sheadings and parishes, Isle of Man - Economy, Isle of Man - History, Isle of Man - Ancient times to present, Isle of Man - The Tynwald, Isle of Man - The Triskelion, Isle of Man - Sports, Isle of Man - Famous residents

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With the Romantic Viking revival of the early-to-mid 19th century, Odin's popularity increased again. Wotan is a lead character in Richard Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen, written between 1848 and 1874. His name provides the root for 19th century conceptions of "Od", a hypothetical vital energy that permeates all living things. Odin, along with the other Norse Gods and Goddesses, is worshipped by Germanic pagan reconstructivists (see Odinism). Ásatrú, "faith in the Aesir", is an officially recognis ...

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Odin, Odin - Etymology, Odin - General characteristics, Odin - Odin and Mercury, Odin - Celtic parallels, Odin - Eddaic Odin, Odin - Attributes, Odin - Names, Odin - Anglo-Saxon Woden, Odin - Worship, Odin - Sacrifices, Odin - Shamanic traits, Odin - Odin and Jesus, Odin - Medieval reception, Odin - Persisting beliefs in Odin, Odin - Modern age, Odin - Notes, Odin - Literature

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For the Norse people, Odin's name was synonymous with battle and warfare, for he appears throughout their myths as the bringer of victory. Odin was a shape-changer, able to alter his skin and form in any way he liked. He was said to travel the world as an old man with a staff, one-eyed, grey-bearded, and wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Odin is associated with the concept of the Wild Hunt, a noisy, bellowing movement across the sky, leading a host o ...

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Odin, Odin - Etymology, Odin - General characteristics, Odin - Odin and Mercury, Odin - Celtic parallels, Odin - Eddaic Odin, Odin - Attributes, Odin - Names, Odin - Anglo-Saxon Woden, Odin - Worship, Odin - Sacrifices, Odin - Shamanic traits, Odin - Odin and Jesus, Odin - Medieval reception, Odin - Persisting beliefs in Odin, Odin - Modern age, Odin - Notes, Odin - Literature

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Odin is an ambivalent deity; Old Norse (Viking Age) connotations of Odin lie with "poetry, inspiration" as well as with "fury, madness": Several myths do associate Odin with wisdom and poetry. Odin left his eye in the purifying waters of Mimir's spring for wisdom. Odin gives to worthy poets the mead of inspiration from the vessel Óð-rœrir.[1] Odin is associated with the concept of the Wild Hunt, a noisy, bellowing movement across the sky, leading a host of the sl ...

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Odin, Odin - Characteristics, Odin - Origins, Odin - Seid, Odin - Blót, Odin - Edda, Odin - Attributes, Odin - Names, Odin - Odin and Jesus, Odin - Persisting beliefs in Odin, Odin - Modern age, Odin - Modern popular culture, Odin - Germanic neopaganism, Odin - Notes, Odin - Literature

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The goddess Freya is described as an adept of the mysteries of seid (shamanism), a völva, and it is said that it was she who initiated Odin into its mysteries. In Lokasenna, Loki verbally abuses Odin for practising seid, condemning it as a unmanly art. A justification for this may be found in the Ynglinga saga where Snorri opines that in following the practice of seid, the practitioner was rendered unmanly. Another explanation is that its manipulative aspects ran counter to th ...

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Wodanaz, Wodanaz - Etymology, Wodanaz - Odin and Mercury, Wodanaz - Celtic parallels, Wodanaz - Shamanic traits, Wodanaz - Worship, Wodanaz - Migration period, Wodanaz - Viking Age, Wodanaz - Medieval reception, Wodanaz - Revivals, Wodanaz - Notes, Wodanaz - Literature

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