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u/Farwater · 2 pointsr/Paganacht

> I was introduced to polytheism through tumblr. I was wondering how different irish polytheism was on tumblr compared to the real deal?

Impossible to say, as there are hundreds of Pagan Tumblrs of varying quality and focus. There are probably some legit ones out there, but I would never recommend Tumblr as a source for reliable information. It has pretty pictures, though.

> also why is this such an isolated community? (we're not as popular as our viking friends sadly) do we practice solitary and isolated?

There are many factors:

  1. Everyone is familiar with the Germanic gods, like Odin and Thor (heck, even our days are named after them). This makes it relatively easy for Heathenry to promote itself. The general public doesn't know any of the Celtic gods. To them "Rhiannon" is a Fleetwood Mac song and "Epona" is a video game character. Say the name of any other Celtic deity, and they'll think you sneezed or something. This makes it much more difficult for Celtic Paganism to get the public's attention.
  2. In that same vein, Norse lore has survived more intact than Celtic lore has, so it takes less effort to read and learn about. Celtic lore has the potential to be much more accessible than it currently is, but there is still simply a void in popular publications, I think.
  3. Modern Irish culture is inextricably entwined with Catholicism, so I think people who want to explore their Irish-ness are less likely to see Paganism as a valid way to do so. Germanic cultures, on the other hand, seem much less entwined with, say, Lutheranism, so Heathenry may seem a more valid option to people of Germanic descent who want to explore their ancestral cultures.
  4. Druidry has had the Celtic Pagan market cornered, and still does. When Reconstructionism became more of a thing in the 1980's, a new Druid group called Ár nDraíocht Féin (ADF) was created to have a more polytheistic and scholarly focus. To this day, ADF probably has more Celtic polytheists (both reconstructionist and non-) than any other organization. The creation of non-Druid Celtic reconstructionist groups like Gaol Naofa is relatively recent, so they are still in the process of growing. I think it will be several years, maybe even a few decades, before a solely reconstructionist group takes the torch away from ADF. ADF is 33 years old while I believe Gaol Naofa is only 9, just to give you an idea of the age gap.

    I don't believe that any form of Celtic paganism is meant to be solitary or isolated whatsoever, but the movement is simply young, small, and maybe stunted in its growth for all the reasons I listed above (though people like you will help alleviate that). Many reconstructionists who seek local groups and bigger communities often join Druid groups such as ADF. In the future, I hope Celtic paganism will be significantly larger and have more options.

    > if you could name five beginner books what would they be?

    Here is a good reading list. I also think that Morgan Daimler's Irish Paganism, for all its flaws, is probably the most accessible beginner's overview available.
u/RagnaroknRoll3 · 2 pointsr/Paganacht

I don't think I've ever seen a cloven hoofed version, but it's likely that was inspired by Pan. His role as a fertility god goes deeper than having antlers. I'll try to find an article, but check out Thoughtco. I've cross referenced some of their stuff and it matches pretty well.

Hey, here's a hoofed one without a hardon, if you like it. https://www.amazon.com/Cernunnos-Sitting-Statue-Sculpture-Figurine/dp/B01M66XG7O/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?crid=2PUINNW1VSWHT&keywords=celtic+gods+statues&qid=1554253339&s=gateway&sprefix=Celtic+gods+s&sr=8-11

u/Oak_Shaman · 7 pointsr/Paganacht

I recommend to get the following book and read it: The Book of The Great Queen: The Many Faces of the Morrigan from Ancient Legends to Modern Devotions https://www.amazon.com/dp/0990392716/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_W8ZtDbHEJK9PY

u/dairbhre_dreamin · 1 pointr/Paganacht

"The Ancient Paths: Discovering the Lost Map of Celtic Europe" by Graham Robb is a great geographic study of Gallic society incorporating history and archaeology. He does provide a good focus on religion and religious practice; his thesis centers around the Way of Herucles, which provided a solar framework for the placement of cities and how the Gauls conceived of a "righteous"/ religiously proper life. Wonderful insights.

https://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Paths-Discovering-Celtic-Europe/dp/0330531514

u/RealSkunkApe · 2 pointsr/Paganacht

The Pagan Religions of the Ancient British Isles: Their Nature and Legacy https://www.amazon.com/dp/0631189467/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_j6QJDbPZ74WZR