Guys, the word "Beltaine" is NOT, I repeat NOT, pronounced like it is spelt. It is an Irish word and is pronounced Byow-te-neh. Drives me nuts when people who profess to understand the whole Celtic/Druidic thing can't pronounce the words...
@richardwhl It's a reading word for most Americans. Gwydion Pendderwen got it right, but not everyone has heard his album (or would know what he was saying...) I understand your frustration, but have mercy on people who haven't the time or resources to learn Gaelic.
Besides, finding a rhyme for Byow-te-neh is pretty challenging. I can see people throwing up their hands and saying "Oh, never *mind.* We'll just pronounce it 'Beltane.' Everyone expects that anyway..."
A Great Memorial for a Great Man... Though I wasn't there I do feel like I was part of it by being able to watch and connect with this post... Thank you to whom ever posted this... Gods Bless... Blessed be...
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maracrow 6 months ago
Guys, the word "Beltaine" is NOT, I repeat NOT, pronounced like it is spelt. It is an Irish word and is pronounced Byow-te-neh. Drives me nuts when people who profess to understand the whole Celtic/Druidic thing can't pronounce the words...
richardwhl 7 months ago
@richardwhl It's a reading word for most Americans. Gwydion Pendderwen got it right, but not everyone has heard his album (or would know what he was saying...) I understand your frustration, but have mercy on people who haven't the time or resources to learn Gaelic.
Besides, finding a rhyme for Byow-te-neh is pretty challenging. I can see people throwing up their hands and saying "Oh, never *mind.* We'll just pronounce it 'Beltane.' Everyone expects that anyway..."
septegram 2 months ago
A Great Memorial for a Great Man... Though I wasn't there I do feel like I was part of it by being able to watch and connect with this post... Thank you to whom ever posted this... Gods Bless... Blessed be...
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Rain4732 11 months ago
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Rain4732 11 months ago
Bloody fantastic
Keltic (Druid Clann of Epona) New Hampshire
kelticirishdruid 1 year ago
Lovely!!! :):):)
Ruiseart (Gaelic Druid Order) - Scotland).
ruiseartalcorn 1 year ago