
You will find that there are many many different celtic traditions. Celtic Paganism seems to be very popular now a days. I most likely will not cover them all. For more details (and the one's I dont' cover), take a look at: Celtic Myth and Magic by: Edain McCoy.
Anglo-Romany
Tradition based on the beliefs
of the Gypsy people of Britain and Ireland. They were commonly called
Tinkers.
Anglo-Saxon
An English path that combins
the practies of the Celts with that of southern Teutons. The popular
word "Wicca" is Anglo-Saxon in origin. There many followers of this
tradition, and just as many varied expressions of it's teachings.
Authurian
Tradition from Wales and Cornwall.
It is based upon the Authurian myths. Each figure from the stories
becomes individual divine images.
Brezonek
A not well known tradition
from Brittany. It was most likely influenced though the Romans and
the Celtic Gual, as well as the Celts of the British Isles. Many
of it's followers think of themselves as first and foremost as Celts.
Caledonii
Scottish tradion that recieves
little publicity. Caledonii is Roman in it's origin, and has strong
roman influences.
Celtic
Cymri
Druidiactos
Druidic
Dryad
Faery
Family
Hebridean
Hibernan
Manx
Pecti-Wicca
Sacred Wheel
Scotia
Shamanic
Tuatha De Danann
(TOO-ah Day THAY-nan / DAWN-an)
Wicca(WICK-ah,
WEECH-ah, or WEEK-ah)
Witan
Witchcraft
Wittan
Y Tylwyth Teg (Ee
TEE-Loo-eeth Tay'g)
Eclecit branch of Paganism
that originated in Celtic Gaul, and parts of England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland,
Brittany and the Isle of Man. (for more information see the book:
Celtic Magic by: D.J.Conway).
This path claims to be a Pre-Celtic
path. The Authurian tales are used heavly in the teachings of this
tradition.
This is a path that is dedicated
to Celtic studies. Teachings and beliefs of this tradition can be
found in the book: The Sacred Culdron by Tadhg MacCrossan.
Based upon the practice, rituals
and magick of the Celtic priestly class known as the Druids.
Feminist tradition of female
Druidesses. A majority of their teaching are Druidic with a modern
feminist slant. Faery lore also plays a strong roll in their
practices.
Enviromentally minded path.
They claim the origins in their oral teachings came from the Tuatha De
Danan or Ireland, who became the Faery Folk. For more information
look for the book: Farey Wicca by: Kisma K. Stepanich
These are usually various traditions
that are passed along by the family throughout the generations. Family
traditions can be of an culture's indigenous religion, not just celtic.
Secretive Scottish tradition,
based on the Irish Myths.
Irish tradition possibly developed
during the Middle Ages. It shows Roman influences.
Irish Tradition that traces
it roots to the mystical Isle of Man. Manann Mac Llyr and Fand are
it's principal deities.
Solitary path or pre-Celtic
people know as Picts.
Eclectic neo-pagan path.
Celtic beliefs are part of their path.
This is a tradition for wich
little public informaion exists.
Largely forgotten path.
See book: The Celtic Shaman by: John Matthews
Irish tradition based upon
mythical tales of the Tuatha De Danann. The last race in power in
Ireland before the Milesian (human) invasion.
Anglo-saxon term for witchcraft.
It was popularized in the 1950's by many writers. Wicca is an Anglo-Saxon
word meaning "wise one".
Eclectic Scottish path that
combines Scottish, Celtic, Pictish and Norse Traditions.
Broad term that encompasses
several traditions. All witches are Pagans, but not all Pagans are
Witches.
Eclectic Irish path, that keeps
the very old Irish traditions & combines them with influences of the
Norse.
Welsh based tradition named
for the faery folk of the land. Tradition officially founded in America,
but maintains deep Celtic Roots, and humanistic philosophy.
Page Last updated: June 20, 2001.