Tag Archives: Ogham

The Celtic Tree Ogham

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Shanon Sinn

During the first year of this blog, the posts focused primarily on the Ogham in its “tree” form. These posts had evolved into three distinct parts. The first was “the Roots” section which spoke to the divination users and students of the Ogham. The second … Continue reading →

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Ogham: the Forfeda, Diphthongs, or Extra Letters

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Shanon Sinn

These previous Forfeda posts have been reviewed, updated, edited and revised. I’ve included these links here, in one place, so that those who are seeking to know more about the Forfeda may find much of the information available in one place. Those … Continue reading →

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Ioho (Yew) II

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Shanon Sinn

(Yew Tree Farm. 1936 postcard[i]) “A yew-tree, the finest of the wood, it is called king without opposition. May that splendid shaft drive on yon crown into their wounds of death.” – Charles Squire (Celtic Myth and Legend. 1905) 1) The … Continue reading →

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Eadha (Aspen) II

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Shanon Sinn

“The people of Uist say … that the hateful aspen is banned three times. The aspen is banned the first time because it haughtily held up its head while all the other trees of the forest bowed their heads lowly … Continue reading →

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Ur (Heather) II

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Shanon Sinn

“On the summit of his ancient stronghold, South Barrule Mountain, the god Manannan yet dwells invisible to mortal eyes, and whenever on a warm day he throws off his magic mist-blanket with which he is wont to cover the whole … Continue reading →

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