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Brython
Nov 10, 2006 17:16:58 GMT -1
Post by Blackbird on Nov 10, 2006 17:16:58 GMT -1
Announcement Brython is a re-constructionist group working within the Brythonic tradition, the pre-Christian traditions of the British mainland. With the initial publication of the Brython website at www.brython.org.uk on Nos Galan Gaeaf 2006, you are witness to the first public manifestations of a group who have existed privately for some time. To follow will be an increasingly substantial public profile, including the appearance of Brython as a group, in public. Look for the white horse on the red field. This is not a neo-Druidic group, nor is it a group of re-enactors. It is certainly not a nationalist group – for example Essex was once as ‘Brythonic’ as Ynys Mon. We recognise all of the later traditions, but we are drawn to the pre-Christian, indeed pre-Roman character of the land of Ynys Prydain. We are not an ‘order’, we are not exclusive; we do not exclude any who feel a similar connection. Membership of Brython does not preclude membership of other groups. A commitment to the Brythonic traditions enriches the other paths we may walk at other times, as we would hope membership of Brython enriches the other groups we may come into contact with. We do not hold to an imaginary concept of untainted bloodlines back to our ‘Celtic’ ancestors. We do however consider ourselves something of an extended ‘tribe’ whose common interest forges a bond of spiritual connectivity to each other, to our ancestors of individual and tribe and then ultimately to the land itself. We value each other as fellow travellers on the track, as fellow students of the lore, and as those who may in turn eventually pass on our knowledge to others. We do not teach. We do not indoctrinate. We do not dogmatise. We do actively study and promote the sharing of traditions and lore specific to the British mainland. To learn more about Brython, take a look at our website. Please feel free to comment here or privately by pm or email
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Brython
Nov 12, 2006 21:29:12 GMT -1
Post by Midori on Nov 12, 2006 21:29:12 GMT -1
I would love to join up, but I am unsure how much value I can add in the way of input. I have next to no Welsh language skills, and everyone else is way ahead of me in the intellectual discussion side.
Cheers, midori
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Brython
Nov 13, 2006 20:11:18 GMT -1
Post by Blackbird on Nov 13, 2006 20:11:18 GMT -1
It's not about speaking Welsh - though I'm not saying that isn't important. Academic knowledge and experience are given equal weight If you wanted to join, you would be very welcome
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Brython
Nov 13, 2006 21:51:17 GMT -1
Post by Midori on Nov 13, 2006 21:51:17 GMT -1
Thank you, I would love to.
Cheers< Midori
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Brython
Nov 16, 2006 23:06:55 GMT -1
Post by akasa on Nov 16, 2006 23:06:55 GMT -1
Blackbird, I can see this being something I would like to get involved with. Give me a few weeks (or maybe a bit more) to settle into the board, get reading/discussing/debating (!) etc and I'll get back to you!
Laura x
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Brython
Nov 19, 2006 9:38:46 GMT -1
Post by Craig on Nov 19, 2006 9:38:46 GMT -1
Hi Midori & Akasa,
If either of you are concerned that Brython is just for welsh-speaking academic heavyweights then stop right there. I am also one of the founders and I only speak english, a little french and far too much Quenya. I am also an academic featherweight in the brythonic sphere.
I see Brython as a journey with friends in which each contributes to the road in the way they can and each learns from the contributions of others. My contribution is through my rather skewed perspectives based on a good few years out in the woods doing and travelling the roads, I know I can't compete with my fellows in the depth of knowledge stakes.
It will be a few weeks though before we get the whole ball of string moving though so there is time to settle in. We have the website as the shop window and Caer Feddwyd as the cyber cafe until LR can figure out the intricacies of board design (rather him than me - I find the on button challenging).
Blessings, Craig <o>.
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Brython
Nov 20, 2006 9:04:26 GMT -1
Post by littleraven on Nov 20, 2006 9:04:26 GMT -1
Hi Midori & Akasa, If either of you are concerned that Brython is just for welsh-speaking academic heavyweights then stop right there. I am also one of the founders and I only speak english, a little french and far too much Quenya. I am also an academic featherweight in the brythonic sphere. I see Brython as a journey with friends in which each contributes to the road in the way they can and each learns from the contributions of others. My contribution is through my rather skewed perspectives based on a good few years out in the woods doing and travelling the roads, I know I can't compete with my fellows in the depth of knowledge stakes. It will be a few weeks though before we get the whole ball of string moving though so there is time to settle in. We have the website as the shop window and Caer Feddwyd as the cyber cafe until LR can figure out the intricacies of board design (rather him than me - I find the on button challenging). Blessings, Craig <o>. It's strangely fun in a masochistic kind of way, I've learnt more about web design in the last few weeks than, well, ever really. But Craig is right, it's not a 'Welsh' thing, it's not an academic thing. It's simply a 'common' thing. A brythonic focus for what we do beyond the rather eclectic stuff thats out there already. Best LR
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Brython
Nov 20, 2006 20:51:24 GMT -1
Post by prosperosdaughter on Nov 20, 2006 20:51:24 GMT -1
Hi Midori & Akasa, ... I only speak english, a little french and far too much Quenya.... Craig, I can't resist asking if you're on The One Ring forums, esp the Language bit? I dip in and out of the Old English threads there but aren't very popular as all the others are self-taught - and I ain't. I never look on the Quenya/Sindarin bits as it's all above my head. ;D But the whole idea of it captivates me. Blackbird, count me in if you'll have me. I'm not an academic, either, but I want to pin down some more info about my own area in the pre-Roman days, especially as these chariot burials keep cropping up here! Also love keeping the profile of Old English out there although the only stuff I translate/am interested in, is the poetry. I think I've found a few traces of the pre-Anglo-Saxon culture in there, too and that's something I'd like to spend more time teasing out.
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Brython
Nov 21, 2006 11:11:22 GMT -1
Post by cie on Nov 21, 2006 11:11:22 GMT -1
But Craig is right, it's not a 'Welsh' thing, it's not an academic thing. It's simply a 'common' thing. A brythonic focus for what we do beyond the rather eclectic stuff thats out there already. Thanks for clearing that up guys. Sounds very interesting, and ... focused on today through the study of yesterday perhaps. I'll keep watching.
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Brython
Nov 21, 2006 12:13:19 GMT -1
Post by Craig on Nov 21, 2006 12:13:19 GMT -1
Hi PD,
I did wander about the One Ring fora, shortly after they opened, but never really got a feel for it I am afraid. I'm sure my membership has long lapsed.
A point for everyone: being part of Brython requires no academic credentials or leanings, this is why I am a founder member. What it asks of those who want to take part is that they share what they find as they move forwards on their journeys. It also asks that they question the assumptions and reaching ideas of others in order to help strengthen and clarify them. We focus on the brythonic culture because we feel far too much good time has been wasted on the post-christian pagan traditions, and that many have lost that connection so vital to our paths.
Blessings, Craig <o>.
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Brython
Nov 22, 2006 22:58:54 GMT -1
Post by akasa on Nov 22, 2006 22:58:54 GMT -1
We focus on the brythonic culture because we feel far too much good time has been wasted on the post-christian pagan traditions, and that many have lost that connection so vital to our paths. Blessings, Craig <o>. I think this is the bit that sums up why I'm here Craig! I have tried to learn a little welsh/cornish, am a linguist at heart and would be thrilled to learn more, but I am glad to hear this..... Again, I'm very interested in this and look forward to learning and sharing with you all on the way And as those who know me can vouch, I'm not afraid to question! lol AKasa x
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Brython
Nov 23, 2006 6:42:24 GMT -1
Post by Craig on Nov 23, 2006 6:42:24 GMT -1
Learning - check. Sharing - check. Questioning - check. You have passed immigration - welcome to Brython Akasa Bright blessings, Craig <O>.
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Brython
Nov 23, 2006 10:22:29 GMT -1
Post by Blackbird on Nov 23, 2006 10:22:29 GMT -1
I'd be thrilled to have you along with us!
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Brython
Nov 23, 2006 21:12:36 GMT -1
Post by akasa on Nov 23, 2006 21:12:36 GMT -1
YAY! *does a little hula hula dance* Brython here I come.....
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Brython
Dec 11, 2006 16:06:10 GMT -1
Post by snowmoon3 on Dec 11, 2006 16:06:10 GMT -1
What is Quenya?
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Brython
Dec 11, 2006 17:04:54 GMT -1
Post by Craig on Dec 11, 2006 17:04:54 GMT -1
Hi SM3,
Quenya is one of the Elvish Languages from Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. As one of the foremost experts in medieval languages of Britain, Tolkien ensured his made-up languages stood up to philological study. Many of them relied on Old & Middle English and Middle Welsh for key aspects of their structure.
From his notes, and by careful deduction (often studying the sources Tolkien used) several clever folk have defined the grammar and a broad lexicon of words. Sufficient indeed to allow the language to be spoken. Tutorials and dictionaries can be downloaded for free.
It was these people who helped the actors and writers of the three films to use the language.
A more challenging project is the other elvish language - Sindarin. far more complex with much influence from Finnish.
I hope this helps.
Namarie, Craig <O>.
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Brython
Dec 11, 2006 22:06:11 GMT -1
Post by Midori on Dec 11, 2006 22:06:11 GMT -1
Hi Craig,
Did I get through Passport Control to enter Brython, please?
Cheers, Midori
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Brython
Dec 12, 2006 7:25:36 GMT -1
Post by Craig on Dec 12, 2006 7:25:36 GMT -1
Hmm... can you do this? And this? Ouch, didn't that make your eyes water? OK, you'll do When we open the member part of the site (probably not until after solstice now given our family commitments) we'll announce it here so you can join. Blessings, Craig <O>.
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Brython
Dec 15, 2006 12:49:41 GMT -1
Post by Midori on Dec 15, 2006 12:49:41 GMT -1
Cheers Craig.
Have a great Solstice,
Cheers, Midori
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