The closing song of the Memorial Service for Isaac Bonewits is "We Won't Wait Any Longer" by Gwydion Pendderwen, a song that Isaac loved. As a positive and upbeat song, this 'Pagan National Anthem' is a wonderful way to end the service.
@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..."
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...
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...
@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
Beautiful!
maracrow 5 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
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...
Friend of (Three Cranes Grove ADF) Ohio :)
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