• Lughnasadh

  Filed under Celtic Wheel, Celtic myth
  Aug 1

  Today, August 1, is Lughnasadh, the day of the ancient Celtic god, Lugh. This day is traditionally recognized as a Harvest festival, marking the beginning of Autumn.
  Lugh is descended from two different types of gods -the Tuatha Dé Danann and the Fomorians.

  Lugh was a master of many skills. His name means “long arm,” which probably refers to his skill with a spear. His counterpart in Welsh tales such as the Mabinogion is Lleu.

  Lughnasadh is one of the 8 festival days of the Celtic Wheel of the Year, followed by neo-pagans. According to most scholars, the early Celts did not actually follow this calendar, but they did indeed celebrate the 4 seasonal festivals, Samhain (which became Halloween), Beltane (May 1), Lughnasadh and Imbolc (February 1). Later interpretations added the Spring and Autumn equinox and the Summer and Winter solstices to make a total of 8 festivals.

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