On Friday, April 22, 2022 at 3:03:55 PM UTC-4, Zod wrote:
> On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 11:50:13 AM UTC-4, Will Dockery wrote:
> > Zod wrote:
> >
> > > On Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 11:45:10 PM UTC-4, Will Dockery wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Today's poem on the Shadowville Mythos: Beltane Cruelties
> > >>
> > >> Beltane Cruelties
> > >>
> > >> So if it is not for me to speak to her
> > >> Iconic Wayward Muse who smiles
> > >> by Alabama campfire
> > >> South of town by a number of miles.
> > >>
> > >> Shaken by her ragged beauty
> > >> painted up with long time no see. [...]
> > >>
> > >> Read more at:
> > >>
> > >> https://shadowville-mythos.blogspot.com/2021/04/beltane-cruelties.html
> > >>
> > >> ***
> >
> > > Excellent...
> >
> > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane
> >
> > > Beltane (/ˈbɛl.teɪn/)[5][6] is the Gaelic May Day festival. Most commonly it is held on 1 May, or about halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. In Irish the name for the festival day is Lá Bealtaine ([l̪ˠaː ˈbʲal̪ˠt̪ˠənʲə]), in Scottish Gaelic Latha Bealltainn ([l̪ˠaː ˈpjaul̪ˠt̪ɪɲ]) and in Manx Gaelic Laa Boaltinn/Boaldyn. It is one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals—along with Samhain, Imbolc and Lughnasadh—and is similar to the Welsh Calan Mai.
> >
> > > Beltane is mentioned in some of the earliest Irish literature and is associated with important events in Irish mythology. Also known as Cétshamhain ("first of summer"), it marked the beginning of summer and it was when cattle were driven out to the summer pastures. Rituals were performed to protect the cattle, crops and people, and to encourage growth. Special bonfires were kindled, and their flames, smoke and ashes were deemed to have protective powers. The people and their cattle would walk around or between bonfires, and sometimes leap over the flames or embers. All household fires would be doused and then re-lit from the Beltane bonfire. These gatherings would be accompanied by a feast, and some of the food and drink would be offered to the aos sí. Doors, windows, byres and livestock would be decorated with white or yellow May flowers, perhaps because they evoked fire.. In parts of Ireland, people would make a May Bush: typically a thorn bush or branch decorated with flowers, ribbons, bright shells and rushlights. Holy wells were also visited, while Beltane dew was thought to bring beauty and maintain youthfulness. Many of these customs were part of May Day or Midsummer festivals in other parts of Great Britain and Europe.
> >
> > > Beltane celebrations had largely died out by the mid-20th century, although some of its customs continued and in some places it has been revived as a cultural event. Since the late 20th century, Celtic neopagans and Wiccans have observed Beltane or a related festival as a religious holiday. Neopagans in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate Beltane on or around 1 November.
> >
> > > *******************************************
> > Hello, good find.
> Julie Pooley was the Beltaine Queen for all seasons....

Absolutely, the wayward muse.

Zod wrote:
> Will Dockery wrote:
>> Zod wrote:
>>> Will Dockery wrote:
>
> > >> Today's poem on the Shadowville Mythos: Beltane Cruelties
>> > >>
>> > >> Beltane Cruelties
>> > >>
>> > >> So if it is not for me to speak to her
>> > >> Iconic Wayward Muse who smiles
>> > >> by Alabama campfire
>> > >> South of town by a number of miles.
>> > >>
>> > >> Shaken by her ragged beauty
>> > >> painted up with long time no see. [...]
>> > >>
>> > >> Read more at:
>> > >>
>> > >> https://shadowville-mythos.blogspot.com/2021/04/beltane-cruelties.html
>> > >>
>> > >> ***
>> >
>> > > Excellent...
>> >
>> > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane
>> >
>> > > Beltane (/ˈbɛl.teɪn/)[5][6] is the Gaelic May Day festival. Most commonly it is held on 1 May, or about halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. In Irish the name for the festival day is Lá Bealtaine ([l̪ˠaː ˈbʲal̪ˠt̪ˠənʲə]), in Scottish Gaelic Latha Bealltainn ([l̪ˠaː ˈpjaul̪ˠt̪ɪɲ]) and in Manx Gaelic Laa Boaltinn/Boaldyn. It is one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals—along with Samhain, Imbolc and Lughnasadh—and is similar to the Welsh Calan Mai.
>> >
>> > > Beltane is mentioned in some of the earliest Irish literature and is associated with important events in Irish mythology. Also known as Cétshamhain ("first of summer"), it marked the beginning of summer and it was when cattle were driven out to the summer pastures. Rituals were performed to protect the cattle, crops and people, and to encourage growth. Special bonfires were kindled, and their flames, smoke and ashes were deemed to have protective powers. The people and their cattle would walk around or between bonfires, and sometimes leap over the flames or embers. All household fires would be doused and then re-lit from the Beltane bonfire. These gatherings would be accompanied by a feast, and some of the food and drink would be offered to the aos sí. Doors, windows, byres and livestock would be decorated with white or yellow May flowers, perhaps because they evoked fire.. In parts of Ireland, people would make a May Bush: typically a thorn bush or branch decorated with flowers, ribbons, bright shells and rushlights. Holy wells were also visited, while Beltane dew was thought to bring beauty and maintain youthfulness. Many of these customs were part of May Day or Midsummer festivals in other parts of Great Britain and Europe.
>> >
>> > > Beltane celebrations had largely died out by the mid-20th century, although some of its customs continued and in some places it has been revived as a cultural event. Since the late 20th century, Celtic neopagans and Wiccans have observed Beltane or a related festival as a religious holiday. Neopagans in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate Beltane on or around 1 November.
>> >
>> > > *******************************************
>
> > Hello, good find.
>
> Julie Pooley was the Beltaine Queen for all seasons....

Good evening,my friend, yes I hope she's doing well.

Will Dockery wrote:
> Zod wrote:
>> Will Dockery wrote:
>>
>> > >> Today's poem on the Shadowville Mythos: Beltane Cruelties
>>> > >>
>>> > >> Beltane Cruelties
>>> > >>
>>> > >> So if it is not for me to speak to her
>>> > >> Iconic Wayward Muse who smiles
>>> > >> by Alabama campfire
>>> > >> South of town by a number of miles.
>>> > >>
>>> > >> Shaken by her ragged beauty
>>> > >> painted up with long time no see. [...]
>>> > >>
>>> > >> Read more at:
>>> > >>
>>> > >> https://shadowville-mythos.blogspot.com/2021/04/beltane-cruelties.html
>>> > >>
>>> > >> ***
>>> >
>>> > > Excellent...
>>> >
>>> > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane
>>> >
>>> > > Beltane (/ˈbɛl.teɪn/)[5][6] is the Gaelic May Day festival. Most commonly it is held on 1 May, or about halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. In Irish the name for the festival day is Lá Bealtaine ([l̪ˠaː ˈbʲal̪ˠt̪ˠənʲə]), in Scottish Gaelic Latha Bealltainn ([l̪ˠaː ˈpjaul̪ˠt̪ɪɲ]) and in Manx Gaelic Laa Boaltinn/Boaldyn. It is one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals—along with Samhain, Imbolc and Lughnasadh—and is similar to the Welsh Calan Mai.
>>> >
>>> > > Beltane is mentioned in some of the earliest Irish literature and is associated with important events in Irish mythology. Also known as Cétshamhain ("first of summer"), it marked the beginning of summer and it was when cattle were driven out to the summer pastures. Rituals were performed to protect the cattle, crops and people, and to encourage growth. Special bonfires were kindled, and their flames, smoke and ashes were deemed to have protective powers. The people and their cattle would walk around or between bonfires, and sometimes leap over the flames or embers. All household fires would be doused and then re-lit from the Beltane bonfire. These gatherings would be accompanied by a feast, and some of the food and drink would be offered to the aos sí. Doors, windows, byres and livestock would be decorated with white or yellow May flowers, perhaps because they evoked fire.. In parts of Ireland, people would make a May Bush: typically a thorn bush or branch decorated with flowers, ribbons, bright shells and rushlights. Holy wells were also visited, while Beltane dew was thought to bring beauty and maintain youthfulness. Many of these customs were part of May Day or Midsummer festivals in other parts of Great Britain and Europe.
>>> >
>>> > > Beltane celebrations had largely died out by the mid-20th century, although some of its customs continued and in some places it has been revived as a cultural event. Since the late 20th century, Celtic neopagans and Wiccans have observed Beltane or a related festival as a religious holiday. Neopagans in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate Beltane on or around 1 November.
>>> >
>>> > > *******************************************
>>
>> > Hello, good find.
>>
>> Julie Pooley was the Beltaine Queen for all seasons....

> Good evening, my friend, yes I hope she's doing well.

Indeed and seconded, for the fair lady J.P.

On Friday, April 22, 2022 at 3:03:55 PM UTC-4, Zod wrote:
>> On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 11:50:13 AM UTC-4, Will Dockery wrote:
>> > Zod wrote:
>> >
>> > > On Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 11:45:10 PM UTC-4, Will Dockery wrote:
>> > >>
>> > >> Today's poem on the Shadowville Mythos: Beltane Cruelties
>> > >>
>> > >> Beltane Cruelties
>> > >>
>> > >> So if it is not for me to speak to her
>> > >> Iconic Wayward Muse who smiles
>> > >> by Alabama campfire
>> > >> South of town by a number of miles.
>> > >>
>> > >> Shaken by her ragged beauty
>> > >> painted up with long time no see. [...]
>> > >>
>> > >> Read more at:
>> > >>
>> > >> https://shadowville-mythos.blogspot.com/2021/04/beltane-cruelties.html
>> > >>
>> > >> ***
>> >
>> > > Excellent...
>> >
>> > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane
>> >
>> > > Beltane (/ˈbɛl.teɪn/)[5][6] is the Gaelic May Day festival. Most commonly it is held on 1 May, or about halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. In Irish the name for the festival day is Lá Bealtaine ([l̪ˠaː ˈbʲal̪ˠt̪ˠənʲə]), in Scottish Gaelic Latha Bealltainn ([l̪ˠaː ˈpjaul̪ˠt̪ɪɲ]) and in Manx Gaelic Laa Boaltinn/Boaldyn. It is one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals—along with Samhain, Imbolc and Lughnasadh—and is similar to the Welsh Calan Mai.
>> >
>> > > Beltane is mentioned in some of the earliest Irish literature and is associated with important events in Irish mythology. Also known as Cétshamhain ("first of summer"), it marked the beginning of summer and it was when cattle were driven out to the summer pastures. Rituals were performed to protect the cattle, crops and people, and to encourage growth. Special bonfires were kindled, and their flames, smoke and ashes were deemed to have protective powers. The people and their cattle would walk around or between bonfires, and sometimes leap over the flames or embers. All household fires would be doused and then re-lit from the Beltane bonfire. These gatherings would be accompanied by a feast, and some of the food and drink would be offered to the aos sí. Doors, windows, byres and livestock would be decorated with white or yellow May flowers, perhaps because they evoked fire.. In parts of Ireland, people would make a May Bush: typically a thorn bush or branch decorated with flowers, ribbons, bright shells and rushlights. Holy wells were also visited, while Beltane dew was thought to bring beauty and maintain youthfulness. Many of these customs were part of May Day or Midsummer festivals in other parts of Great Britain and Europe.
>> >
>> > > Beltane celebrations had largely died out by the mid-20th century, although some of its customs continued and in some places it has been revived as a cultural event. Since the late 20th century, Celtic neopagans and Wiccans have observed Beltane or a related festival as a religious holiday. Neopagans in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate Beltane on or around 1 November.
>> >
>> > > *******************************************
>> > Hello, good find.
>> Julie Pooley was the Beltaine Queen for all seasons....

Absolutely, the wayward muse, one of the pantheon.

🙂

General-Zod wrote:

> Will Dockery wrote:
>> Zod wrote:
>>> Will Dockery wrote:
>>>
>>> > >> Today's poem on the Shadowville Mythos: Beltane Cruelties
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Beltane Cruelties
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> So if it is not for me to speak to her
>>>> > >> Iconic Wayward Muse who smiles
>>>> > >> by Alabama campfire
>>>> > >> South of town by a number of miles.
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Shaken by her ragged beauty
>>>> > >> painted up with long time no see. [...]
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Read more at:
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> https://shadowville-mythos.blogspot.com/2021/04/beltane-cruelties.html
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> ***
>>>> >
>>>> > > Excellent...
>>>> >
>>>> > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane
>>>> >
>>>> > > Beltane (/ˈbɛl.teɪn/)[5][6] is the Gaelic May Day festival. Most commonly it is held on 1 May, or about halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. In Irish the name for the festival day is Lá Bealtaine ([l̪ˠaː ˈbʲal̪ˠt̪ˠənʲə]), in Scottish Gaelic Latha Bealltainn ([l̪ˠaː ˈpjaul̪ˠt̪ɪɲ]) and in Manx Gaelic Laa Boaltinn/Boaldyn. It is one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals—along with Samhain, Imbolc and Lughnasadh—and is similar to the Welsh Calan Mai.
>>>> >
>>>> > > Beltane is mentioned in some of the earliest Irish literature and is associated with important events in Irish mythology. Also known as Cétshamhain ("first of summer"), it marked the beginning of summer and it was when cattle were driven out to the summer pastures. Rituals were performed to protect the cattle, crops and people, and to encourage growth. Special bonfires were kindled, and their flames, smoke and ashes were deemed to have protective powers. The people and their cattle would walk around or between bonfires, and sometimes leap over the flames or embers. All household fires would be doused and then re-lit from the Beltane bonfire. These gatherings would be accompanied by a feast, and some of the food and drink would be offered to the aos sí. Doors, windows, byres and livestock would be decorated with white or yellow May flowers, perhaps because they evoked fire.. In parts of Ireland, people would make a May Bush: typically a thorn bush or branch decorated with flowers, ribbons, bright shells and rushlights. Holy wells were also visited, while Beltane dew was thought to bring beauty and maintain youthfulness. Many of these customs were part of May Day or Midsummer festivals in other parts of Great Britain and Europe.
>>>> >
>>>> > > Beltane celebrations had largely died out by the mid-20th century, although some of its customs continued and in some places it has been revived as a cultural event. Since the late 20th century, Celtic neopagans and Wiccans have observed Beltane or a related festival as a religious holiday. Neopagans in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate Beltane on or around 1 November.
>>>> >
>>>> > > *******************************************
>>>
>>> > Hello, good find.
>>>
>>> Julie Pooley was the Beltaine Queen for all seasons....

>> Good evening, my friend, yes I hope she's doing well.

> Indeed and seconded, for the fair lady J.P.

Yes.

General-Zod wrote:

> Will Dockery wrote:
>> Zod wrote:
>>> Will Dockery wrote:
>>>
>>> > >> Today's poem on the Shadowville Mythos: Beltane Cruelties
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Beltane Cruelties
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> So if it is not for me to speak to her
>>>> > >> Iconic Wayward Muse who smiles
>>>> > >> by Alabama campfire
>>>> > >> South of town by a number of miles.
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Shaken by her ragged beauty
>>>> > >> painted up with long time no see. [...]
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Read more at:
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> https://shadowville-mythos.blogspot.com/2021/04/beltane-cruelties.html
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> ***
>>>> >
>>>> > > Excellent...
>>>> >
>>>> > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane
>>>> >
>>>> > > Beltane (/ˈbɛl.teɪn/)[5][6] is the Gaelic May Day festival. Most commonly it is held on 1 May, or about halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. In Irish the name for the festival day is Lá Bealtaine ([l̪ˠaː ˈbʲal̪ˠt̪ˠənʲə]), in Scottish Gaelic Latha Bealltainn ([l̪ˠaː ˈpjaul̪ˠt̪ɪɲ]) and in Manx Gaelic Laa Boaltinn/Boaldyn. It is one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals—along with Samhain, Imbolc and Lughnasadh—and is similar to the Welsh Calan Mai.
>>>> >
>>>> > > Beltane is mentioned in some of the earliest Irish literature and is associated with important events in Irish mythology. Also known as Cétshamhain ("first of summer"), it marked the beginning of summer and it was when cattle were driven out to the summer pastures. Rituals were performed to protect the cattle, crops and people, and to encourage growth. Special bonfires were kindled, and their flames, smoke and ashes were deemed to have protective powers. The people and their cattle would walk around or between bonfires, and sometimes leap over the flames or embers. All household fires would be doused and then re-lit from the Beltane bonfire. These gatherings would be accompanied by a feast, and some of the food and drink would be offered to the aos sí. Doors, windows, byres and livestock would be decorated with white or yellow May flowers, perhaps because they evoked fire.. In parts of Ireland, people would make a May Bush: typically a thorn bush or branch decorated with flowers, ribbons, bright shells and rushlights. Holy wells were also visited, while Beltane dew was thought to bring beauty and maintain youthfulness. Many of these customs were part of May Day or Midsummer festivals in other parts of Great Britain and Europe.
>>>> >
>>>> > > Beltane celebrations had largely died out by the mid-20th century, although some of its customs continued and in some places it has been revived as a cultural event. Since the late 20th century, Celtic neopagans and Wiccans have observed Beltane or a related festival as a religious holiday. Neopagans in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate Beltane on or around 1 November.
>>>> >
>>>> > > *******************************************
>>>
>>> > Hello, good find.
>>>
>>> Julie Pooley was the Beltaine Queen for all seasons....

>> Good evening, my friend, yes I hope she's doing well.

> Indeed and seconded, for the fair lady J.P.

Yes, and thanks again for the positive feedback, my friend.

🙂

General-Zod wrote:

> Will Dockery wrote:
>> Zod wrote:
>>> Will Dockery wrote:
>>>
>>> > >> Today's poem on the Shadowville Mythos: Beltane Cruelties
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Beltane Cruelties
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> So if it is not for me to speak to her
>>>> > >> Iconic Wayward Muse who smiles
>>>> > >> by Alabama campfire
>>>> > >> South of town by a number of miles.
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Shaken by her ragged beauty
>>>> > >> painted up with long time no see. [...]
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Read more at:
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> https://shadowville-mythos.blogspot.com/2021/04/beltane-cruelties.html
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> ***
>>>> >
>>>> > > Excellent...
>>>> >
>>>> > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane
>>>> >
>>>> > > Beltane (/ˈbɛl.teɪn/)[5][6] is the Gaelic May Day festival. Most commonly it is held on 1 May, or about halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. In Irish the name for the festival day is Lá Bealtaine ([l̪ˠaː ˈbʲal̪ˠt̪ˠənʲə]), in Scottish Gaelic Latha Bealltainn ([l̪ˠaː ˈpjaul̪ˠt̪ɪɲ]) and in Manx Gaelic Laa Boaltinn/Boaldyn. It is one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals—along with Samhain, Imbolc and Lughnasadh—and is similar to the Welsh Calan Mai.
>>>> >
>>>> > > Beltane is mentioned in some of the earliest Irish literature and is associated with important events in Irish mythology. Also known as Cétshamhain ("first of summer"), it marked the beginning of summer and it was when cattle were driven out to the summer pastures. Rituals were performed to protect the cattle, crops and people, and to encourage growth. Special bonfires were kindled, and their flames, smoke and ashes were deemed to have protective powers. The people and their cattle would walk around or between bonfires, and sometimes leap over the flames or embers. All household fires would be doused and then re-lit from the Beltane bonfire. These gatherings would be accompanied by a feast, and some of the food and drink would be offered to the aos sí. Doors, windows, byres and livestock would be decorated with white or yellow May flowers, perhaps because they evoked fire.. In parts of Ireland, people would make a May Bush: typically a thorn bush or branch decorated with flowers, ribbons, bright shells and rushlights. Holy wells were also visited, while Beltane dew was thought to bring beauty and maintain youthfulness. Many of these customs were part of May Day or Midsummer festivals in other parts of Great Britain and Europe.
>>>> >
>>>> > > Beltane celebrations had largely died out by the mid-20th century, although some of its customs continued and in some places it has been revived as a cultural event. Since the late 20th century, Celtic neopagans and Wiccans have observed Beltane or a related festival as a religious holiday. Neopagans in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate Beltane on or around 1 November.
>>>> >
>>>> > > *******************************************
>>>
>>> > Hello, good find.
>>>
>>> Julie Pooley was the Beltaine Queen for all seasons....

>> Good evening, my friend, yes I hope she's doing well.

> Indeed and seconded, for the fair lady J.P.

The new paintings are great, thanks for giving me permission to preview one or two of them, Zod.

Probably will be in the Facebook edition of the alt.arts.poetry.comments.

Stay tuned.

General-Zod wrote:

> Will Dockery wrote:
>> Zod wrote:
>>> Will Dockery wrote:
>>>
>>> > >> Today's poem on the Shadowville Mythos: Beltane Cruelties
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Beltane Cruelties
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> So if it is not for me to speak to her
>>>> > >> Iconic Wayward Muse who smiles
>>>> > >> by Alabama campfire
>>>> > >> South of town by a number of miles.
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Shaken by her ragged beauty
>>>> > >> painted up with long time no see. [...]
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Read more at:
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> https://shadowville-mythos.blogspot.com/2021/04/beltane-cruelties.html
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> ***
>>>> >
>>>> > > Excellent...
>>>> >
>>>> > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane
>>>> >
>>>> > > Beltane (/ˈbɛl.teɪn/)[5][6] is the Gaelic May Day festival. Most commonly it is held on 1 May, or about halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. In Irish the name for the festival day is Lá Bealtaine ([l̪ˠaː ˈbʲal̪ˠt̪ˠənʲə]), in Scottish Gaelic Latha Bealltainn ([l̪ˠaː ˈpjaul̪ˠt̪ɪɲ]) and in Manx Gaelic Laa Boaltinn/Boaldyn. It is one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals—along with Samhain, Imbolc and Lughnasadh—and is similar to the Welsh Calan Mai.
>>>> >
>>>> > > Beltane is mentioned in some of the earliest Irish literature and is associated with important events in Irish mythology. Also known as Cétshamhain ("first of summer"), it marked the beginning of summer and it was when cattle were driven out to the summer pastures. Rituals were performed to protect the cattle, crops and people, and to encourage growth. Special bonfires were kindled, and their flames, smoke and ashes were deemed to have protective powers. The people and their cattle would walk around or between bonfires, and sometimes leap over the flames or embers. All household fires would be doused and then re-lit from the Beltane bonfire. These gatherings would be accompanied by a feast, and some of the food and drink would be offered to the aos sí. Doors, windows, byres and livestock would be decorated with white or yellow May flowers, perhaps because they evoked fire.. In parts of Ireland, people would make a May Bush: typically a thorn bush or branch decorated with flowers, ribbons, bright shells and rushlights. Holy wells were also visited, while Beltane dew was thought to bring beauty and maintain youthfulness. Many of these customs were part of May Day or Midsummer festivals in other parts of Great Britain and Europe.
>>>> >
>>>> > > Beltane celebrations had largely died out by the mid-20th century, although some of its customs continued and in some places it has been revived as a cultural event. Since the late 20th century, Celtic neopagans and Wiccans have observed Beltane or a related festival as a religious holiday. Neopagans in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate Beltane on or around 1 November.
>>>> >
>>>> > > *******************************************
>>>
>>> > Hello, good find.
>>>
>>> Julie Pooley was the Beltaine Queen for all seasons....

>> Good evening, my friend, yes I hope she's doing well.

> Indeed and seconded, for the fair lady J.P.

Good evening, well put.

Will Dockery wrote:

> On Friday, April 22, 2022 at 3:03:55 PM UTC-4, Zod wrote:
>> On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 11:50:13 AM UTC-4, Will Dockery wrote:
>> > Zod wrote:
>> >
>> > > On Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 11:45:10 PM UTC-4, Will Dockery wrote:
>> > >>
>> > >> Today's poem on the Shadowville Mythos: Beltane Cruelties
>> > >>
>> > >> Beltane Cruelties
>> > >>
>> > >> So if it is not for me to speak to her
>> > >> Iconic Wayward Muse who smiles
>> > >> by Alabama campfire
>> > >> South of town by a number of miles.
>> > >>
>> > >> Shaken by her ragged beauty
>> > >> painted up with long time no see. [...]
>> > >>
>> > >> Read more at:
>> > >>
>> > >> https://shadowville-mythos.blogspot.com/2021/04/beltane-cruelties.html
>> > >>
>> > >> ***
>> >
>> > > Excellent...
>> >
>> > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane
>> >
>> > > Beltane (/ˈbɛl.teɪn/)[5][6] is the Gaelic May Day festival. Most commonly it is held on 1 May, or about halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. In Irish the name for the festival day is Lá Bealtaine ([l̪ˠaː ˈbʲal̪ˠt̪ˠənʲə]), in Scottish Gaelic Latha Bealltainn ([l̪ˠaː ˈpjaul̪ˠt̪ɪɲ]) and in Manx Gaelic Laa Boaltinn/Boaldyn. It is one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals—along with Samhain, Imbolc and Lughnasadh—and is similar to the Welsh Calan Mai.
>> >
>> > > Beltane is mentioned in some of the earliest Irish literature and is associated with important events in Irish mythology. Also known as Cétshamhain ("first of summer"), it marked the beginning of summer and it was when cattle were driven out to the summer pastures. Rituals were performed to protect the cattle, crops and people, and to encourage growth. Special bonfires were kindled, and their flames, smoke and ashes were deemed to have protective powers. The people and their cattle would walk around or between bonfires, and sometimes leap over the flames or embers. All household fires would be doused and then re-lit from the Beltane bonfire. These gatherings would be accompanied by a feast, and some of the food and drink would be offered to the aos sí. Doors, windows, byres and livestock would be decorated with white or yellow May flowers, perhaps because they evoked fire.. In parts of Ireland, people would make a May Bush: typically a thorn bush or branch decorated with flowers, ribbons, bright shells and rushlights. Holy wells were also visited, while Beltane dew was thought to bring beauty and maintain youthfulness. Many of these customs were part of May Day or Midsummer festivals in other parts of Great Britain and Europe.
>> >
>> > > Beltane celebrations had largely died out by the mid-20th century, although some of its customs continued and in some places it has been revived as a cultural event. Since the late 20th century, Celtic neopagans and Wiccans have observed Beltane or a related festival as a religious holiday. Neopagans in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate Beltane on or around 1 November.
>> >
>> > > *******************************************
>> > Hello, good find.
>> Julie Pooley was the Beltaine Queen for all seasons....

> Absolutely, the wayward muse.

Cool, old son...!

Zod wrote:

> Will Dockery wrote:

>> Zod wrote:
>>> Will Dockery wrote:
>>> > Zod wrote:
>>> >
>>> > > Will Dockery wrote:
>
>>> > >> Today's poem on the Shadowville Mythos: Beltane Cruelties
>>> > >>
>>> > >> Beltane Cruelties
>>> > >>
>>> > >> So if it is not for me to speak to her
>>> > >> Iconic Wayward Muse who smiles
>>> > >> by Alabama campfire
>>> > >> South of town by a number of miles.
>>> > >>
>>> > >> Shaken by her ragged beauty
>>> > >> painted up with long time no see. [...]
>>> > >>
>>> > >> Read more at:
>>> > >>
>>> > >> https://shadowville-mythos.blogspot.com/2021/04/beltane-cruelties.html
>>> > >>
>>> > >> ***
>>> >
>>> > > Excellent...
>>> >
>>> > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane
>>> >
>>> > > Beltane (/ˈbɛl.teɪn/)[5][6] is the Gaelic May Day festival. Most commonly it is held on 1 May, or about halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. In Irish the name for the festival day is Lá Bealtaine ([l̪ˠaː ˈbʲal̪ˠt̪ˠənʲə]), in Scottish Gaelic Latha Bealltainn ([l̪ˠaː ˈpjaul̪ˠt̪ɪɲ]) and in Manx Gaelic Laa Boaltinn/Boaldyn. It is one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals—along with Samhain, Imbolc and Lughnasadh—and is similar to the Welsh Calan Mai.
>>> >
>>> > > Beltane is mentioned in some of the earliest Irish literature and is associated with important events in Irish mythology. Also known as Cétshamhain ("first of summer"), it marked the beginning of summer and it was when cattle were driven out to the summer pastures. Rituals were performed to protect the cattle, crops and people, and to encourage growth. Special bonfires were kindled, and their flames, smoke and ashes were deemed to have protective powers. The people and their cattle would walk around or between bonfires, and sometimes leap over the flames or embers. All household fires would be doused and then re-lit from the Beltane bonfire. These gatherings would be accompanied by a feast, and some of the food and drink would be offered to the aos sí. Doors, windows, byres and livestock would be decorated with white or yellow May flowers, perhaps because they evoked fire.. In parts of Ireland, people would make a May Bush: typically a thorn bush or branch decorated with flowers, ribbons, bright shells and rushlights. Holy wells were also visited, while Beltane dew was thought to bring beauty and maintain youthfulness. Many of these customs were part of May Day or Midsummer festivals in other parts of Great Britain and Europe.
>>> >
>>> > > Beltane celebrations had largely died out by the mid-20th century, although some of its customs continued and in some places it has been revived as a cultural event. Since the late 20th century, Celtic neopagans and Wiccans have observed Beltane or a related festival as a religious holiday. Neopagans in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate Beltane on or around 1 November.
>>> >
>>> > > *******************************************
>>> > Hello, good find.
>>> Julie Pooley was the Beltaine Queen for all seasons....

>> Absolutely, the wayward muse.

> Cool, old son...!

Good morning, just calling it as I see it.

General-Zod wrote:

> Will Dockery wrote:
>> Zod wrote:
>>> Will Dockery wrote:
>>>
>>> > >> Today's poem on the Shadowville Mythos: Beltane Cruelties
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Beltane Cruelties
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> So if it is not for me to speak to her
>>>> > >> Iconic Wayward Muse who smiles
>>>> > >> by Alabama campfire
>>>> > >> South of town by a number of miles.
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Shaken by her ragged beauty
>>>> > >> painted up with long time no see. [...]
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Read more at:
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> https://shadowville-mythos.blogspot.com/2021/04/beltane-cruelties.html
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> ***
>>>> >
>>>> > > Excellent...
>>>> >
>>>> > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane
>>>> >
>>>> > > Beltane (/ˈbɛl.teɪn/)[5][6] is the Gaelic May Day festival. Most commonly it is held on 1 May, or about halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. In Irish the name for the festival day is Lá Bealtaine ([l̪ˠaː ˈbʲal̪ˠt̪ˠənʲə]), in Scottish Gaelic Latha Bealltainn ([l̪ˠaː ˈpjaul̪ˠt̪ɪɲ]) and in Manx Gaelic Laa Boaltinn/Boaldyn. It is one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals—along with Samhain, Imbolc and Lughnasadh—and is similar to the Welsh Calan Mai.
>>>> >
>>>> > > Beltane is mentioned in some of the earliest Irish literature and is associated with important events in Irish mythology. Also known as Cétshamhain ("first of summer"), it marked the beginning of summer and it was when cattle were driven out to the summer pastures. Rituals were performed to protect the cattle, crops and people, and to encourage growth. Special bonfires were kindled, and their flames, smoke and ashes were deemed to have protective powers. The people and their cattle would walk around or between bonfires, and sometimes leap over the flames or embers. All household fires would be doused and then re-lit from the Beltane bonfire. These gatherings would be accompanied by a feast, and some of the food and drink would be offered to the aos sí. Doors, windows, byres and livestock would be decorated with white or yellow May flowers, perhaps because they evoked fire.. In parts of Ireland, people would make a May Bush: typically a thorn bush or branch decorated with flowers, ribbons, bright shells and rushlights. Holy wells were also visited, while Beltane dew was thought to bring beauty and maintain youthfulness. Many of these customs were part of May Day or Midsummer festivals in other parts of Great Britain and Europe.
>>>> >
>>>> > > Beltane celebrations had largely died out by the mid-20th century, although some of its customs continued and in some places it has been revived as a cultural event. Since the late 20th century, Celtic neopagans and Wiccans have observed Beltane or a related festival as a religious holiday. Neopagans in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate Beltane on or around 1 November.
>>>> >
>>>> > > *******************************************
>>>
>>> > Hello, good find.
>>>
>>> Julie Pooley was the Beltaine Queen for all seasons....

>> Good evening, my friend, yes I hope she's doing well.

> Indeed and seconded, for the fair lady J.P.

Good afternoon, thanks again.

General-Zod wrote:

> Will Dockery wrote:
>> Zod wrote:
>>> Will Dockery wrote:
>>>
>>> > >> Today's poem on the Shadowville Mythos: Beltane Cruelties
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Beltane Cruelties
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> So if it is not for me to speak to her
>>>> > >> Iconic Wayward Muse who smiles
>>>> > >> by Alabama campfire
>>>> > >> South of town by a number of miles.
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Shaken by her ragged beauty
>>>> > >> painted up with long time no see. [...]
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Read more at:
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> https://shadowville-mythos.blogspot.com/2021/04/beltane-cruelties.html
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> ***
>>>> >
>>>> > > Excellent...
>>>> >
>>>> > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane
>>>> >
>>>> > > Beltane (/ˈbɛl.teɪn/)[5][6] is the Gaelic May Day festival. Most commonly it is held on 1 May, or about halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. In Irish the name for the festival day is Lá Bealtaine ([l̪ˠaː ˈbʲal̪ˠt̪ˠənʲə]), in Scottish Gaelic Latha Bealltainn ([l̪ˠaː ˈpjaul̪ˠt̪ɪɲ]) and in Manx Gaelic Laa Boaltinn/Boaldyn. It is one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals—along with Samhain, Imbolc and Lughnasadh—and is similar to the Welsh Calan Mai.
>>>> >
>>>> > > Beltane is mentioned in some of the earliest Irish literature and is associated with important events in Irish mythology. Also known as Cétshamhain ("first of summer"), it marked the beginning of summer and it was when cattle were driven out to the summer pastures. Rituals were performed to protect the cattle, crops and people, and to encourage growth. Special bonfires were kindled, and their flames, smoke and ashes were deemed to have protective powers. The people and their cattle would walk around or between bonfires, and sometimes leap over the flames or embers. All household fires would be doused and then re-lit from the Beltane bonfire. These gatherings would be accompanied by a feast, and some of the food and drink would be offered to the aos sí. Doors, windows, byres and livestock would be decorated with white or yellow May flowers, perhaps because they evoked fire.. In parts of Ireland, people would make a May Bush: typically a thorn bush or branch decorated with flowers, ribbons, bright shells and rushlights. Holy wells were also visited, while Beltane dew was thought to bring beauty and maintain youthfulness. Many of these customs were part of May Day or Midsummer festivals in other parts of Great Britain and Europe.
>>>> >
>>>> > > Beltane celebrations had largely died out by the mid-20th century, although some of its customs continued and in some places it has been revived as a cultural event. Since the late 20th century, Celtic neopagans and Wiccans have observed Beltane or a related festival as a religious holiday. Neopagans in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate Beltane on or around 1 November.
>>>> >
>>>> > > *******************************************
>>>
>>> > Hello, good find.
>>>
>>> Julie Pooley was the Beltaine Queen for all seasons....

>> Good evening, my friend, yes I hope she's doing well.

> Indeed and seconded, for the fair lady J.P.

Good evening, agreed.

🙂

Will Dockery wrote:

> On Friday, April 22, 2022 at 3:03:55 PM UTC-4, Zod wrote:
>> On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 11:50:13 AM UTC-4, Will Dockery wrote:
>> > Zod wrote:
>> >
>> > > On Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 11:45:10 PM UTC-4, Will Dockery wrote:
>> > >>
>> > >> Today's poem on the Shadowville Mythos: Beltane Cruelties
>> > >>
>> > >> Beltane Cruelties
>> > >>
>> > >> So if it is not for me to speak to her
>> > >> Iconic Wayward Muse who smiles
>> > >> by Alabama campfire
>> > >> South of town by a number of miles.
>> > >>
>> > >> Shaken by her ragged beauty
>> > >> painted up with long time no see. [...]
>> > >>
>> > >> Read more at:
>> > >>
>> > >> https://shadowville-mythos.blogspot.com/2021/04/beltane-cruelties.html
>> > >>
>> > >> ***
>> >
>> > > Excellent...
>> >
>> > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane
>> >
>> > > Beltane (/ˈbɛl.teɪn/)[5][6] is the Gaelic May Day festival. Most commonly it is held on 1 May, or about halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. In Irish the name for the festival day is Lá Bealtaine ([l̪ˠaː ˈbʲal̪ˠt̪ˠənʲə]), in Scottish Gaelic Latha Bealltainn ([l̪ˠaː ˈpjaul̪ˠt̪ɪɲ]) and in Manx Gaelic Laa Boaltinn/Boaldyn. It is one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals—along with Samhain, Imbolc and Lughnasadh—and is similar to the Welsh Calan Mai.
>> >
>> > > Beltane is mentioned in some of the earliest Irish literature and is associated with important events in Irish mythology. Also known as Cétshamhain ("first of summer"), it marked the beginning of summer and it was when cattle were driven out to the summer pastures. Rituals were performed to protect the cattle, crops and people, and to encourage growth. Special bonfires were kindled, and their flames, smoke and ashes were deemed to have protective powers. The people and their cattle would walk around or between bonfires, and sometimes leap over the flames or embers. All household fires would be doused and then re-lit from the Beltane bonfire. These gatherings would be accompanied by a feast, and some of the food and drink would be offered to the aos sí. Doors, windows, byres and livestock would be decorated with white or yellow May flowers, perhaps because they evoked fire.. In parts of Ireland, people would make a May Bush: typically a thorn bush or branch decorated with flowers, ribbons, bright shells and rushlights. Holy wells were also visited, while Beltane dew was thought to bring beauty and maintain youthfulness. Many of these customs were part of May Day or Midsummer festivals in other parts of Great Britain and Europe.
>> >
>> > > Beltane celebrations had largely died out by the mid-20th century, although some of its customs continued and in some places it has been revived as a cultural event. Since the late 20th century, Celtic neopagans and Wiccans have observed Beltane or a related festival as a religious holiday. Neopagans in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate Beltane on or around 1 November.
>> >
>> > > *******************************************
>> > Hello, good find.
>> Julie Pooley was the Beltaine Queen for all seasons....

> Absolutely, the wayward muse.

Right on

Zod wrote:

> Will Dockery wrote:

>> Zod wrote:
>>> Will Dockery wrote:
>>> > Zod wrote:
>>> > > Will Dockery wrote:
>
>>> > >> Today's poem on the Shadowville Mythos: Beltane Cruelties
>>> > >>
>>> > >> Beltane Cruelties
>>> > >>
>>> > >> So if it is not for me to speak to her
>>> > >> Iconic Wayward Muse who smiles
>>> > >> by Alabama campfire
>>> > >> South of town by a number of miles.
>>> > >>
>>> > >> Shaken by her ragged beauty
>>> > >> painted up with long time no see. [...]
>>> > >>
>>> > >> Read more at:
>>> > >>
>>> > >> https://shadowville-mythos.blogspot.com/2021/04/beltane-cruelties.html
>>> > >>
>>> > >> ***
>>> >
>>> > > Excellent...
>>> >
>>> > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane
>>> >
>>> > > Beltane (/ˈbɛl.teɪn/)[5][6] is the Gaelic May Day festival. Most commonly it is held on 1 May, or about halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. In Irish the name for the festival day is Lá Bealtaine ([l̪ˠaː ˈbʲal̪ˠt̪ˠənʲə]), in Scottish Gaelic Latha Bealltainn ([l̪ˠaː ˈpjaul̪ˠt̪ɪɲ]) and in Manx Gaelic Laa Boaltinn/Boaldyn. It is one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals—along with Samhain, Imbolc and Lughnasadh—and is similar to the Welsh Calan Mai.
>>> >
>>> > > Beltane is mentioned in some of the earliest Irish literature and is associated with important events in Irish mythology. Also known as Cétshamhain ("first of summer"), it marked the beginning of summer and it was when cattle were driven out to the summer pastures. Rituals were performed to protect the cattle, crops and people, and to encourage growth. Special bonfires were kindled, and their flames, smoke and ashes were deemed to have protective powers. The people and their cattle would walk around or between bonfires, and sometimes leap over the flames or embers. All household fires would be doused and then re-lit from the Beltane bonfire. These gatherings would be accompanied by a feast, and some of the food and drink would be offered to the aos sí. Doors, windows, byres and livestock would be decorated with white or yellow May flowers, perhaps because they evoked fire.. In parts of Ireland, people would make a May Bush: typically a thorn bush or branch decorated with flowers, ribbons, bright shells and rushlights. Holy wells were also visited, while Beltane dew was thought to bring beauty and maintain youthfulness. Many of these customs were part of May Day or Midsummer festivals in other parts of Great Britain and Europe.
>>> >
>>> > > Beltane celebrations had largely died out by the mid-20th century, although some of its customs continued and in some places it has been revived as a cultural event. Since the late 20th century, Celtic neopagans and Wiccans have observed Beltane or a related festival as a religious holiday. Neopagans in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate Beltane on or around 1 November.
>>> >
>>> > > *******************************************
>>> > Hello, good find.
>>> Julie Pooley was the Beltaine Queen for all seasons....

>> Absolutely, the wayward muse.

> Right on

Good evening, and thanks again for the nod.