Discover the world of the Ogham script, an ancient form of writing developed by the Celts in Ireland during the early centuries CE. Characterized by linear strokes carved into stone and wood, Ogham is one of Ireland’s earliest known alphabets. In this video, we explore its historical origins, cultural significance, and modern interpretations within Paganism.

We’ll tackle:

* The scholarly debate on Ogham’s origins and its development.

* The significance of Ogham inscriptions found across Ireland and the British Isles.

* The role of the Book of Ballymote in preserving Ogham knowledge.

* The modern neo-pagan practice of Ogham divination and its tree associations.

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REFERENCES

Eastwood, L. (2020) ‘A Re-evaluation Of The Ogham Tree List’. Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids. Available at: (https://www.druidry.org).

Hutton, R. (1999) The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft. Oxford University Press. Available at: [Oxford Academic](https://academic.oup.com/edited-volume/38633/chapter/335312577).

Irving, J. (2012) ‘Ogham’. World History Encyclopedia. Available at: [https://www.worldhistory.org/Ogham/]

Mac Coitir, N. (2012) ‘The Ogham Alphabet—A Military Origin?’, Archaeology Ireland, 26(1), pp. 22-25. Available at: [JSTOR](https://www.jstor.org/stable/41483602).

MacSweeny, C. and Hitchcock, P. S. I. (1853) ‘The Ogham Inscriptions’, Ulster Journal of Archaeology, 1, pp. 101-105. Available at: [JSTOR](https://www.jstor.org/stable/20563450).

Magliocco, S. (2004) Witching Culture: Folklore and Neo-Paganism in America. University of Pennsylvania Press. Available at: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/witchingculturef0000magl).

McManus, D. (1991) A Guide to Ogam. Maynooth. Available at: [JSTOR](https://www.jstor.org/stable/41483602).

Raftery, B. (1969) ‘A Late Ogham Inscription from Co. Tipperary’, The Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, 99(2), pp. 161-164. Available at: [JSTOR](https://www.jstor.org/stable/25509718).

York, M. (2005) Pagan Theology: Paganism as a World Religion. NYU Press. Available at: [Oxford Academic](https://academic.oup.com/edited-volume/28248/chapter/213361203).

‘What is Ogham, and how is it used?’ (n.d.) Ogham Academy. Available at: [https://www.ogham.academy](https://www.ogham.academy).

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00:00 Introduction Ogham -pronunciation guide and explanation

01:01 Support Angela’s Symposium

02:10 Origins of the Ogham writing system

02:52 Geographic extent of Ogham

03:33 Uses of Ogham – Ogham stones

04:19 Insights into Irish culture in the Middle Ages

05:45 Usage by Celts and Proto-Celts

06:56 Earliest inscriptions on Standing Stones

07:28 The Book of Ballymote – a key to reading Ogham

10:08 Other mediaeval manuscripts and archaeology

10:47 The Littleton Weaver’s Sword

11:41 Ogham in contemporary Paganism and Divination

12:14 The Ogham Tree Alphabet

13:51 Historical vs. Modern Interpretations

15:04 Support Angela’s Symposium

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Published on June 9, 2024