Ogham: The Druid Alphabet
written by Dorea Jude
A guide to the history, meanings, and methods of the Druidic Ogham alphabet. Textbook style arrangement.
Last Updated
05/31/21
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Introduction
Chapter 2
Introduction –
The Celtic witches and wizards of the age were known as Druids. Having a very special connection to raw, nature-based magic, they were able to cast powerful spells; much more powerful than today’s magical folk. There are few today that attempt to follow the Old Ways in attempt to forge a connection with Magic; though few ever succeed becoming enlightened. One way that magical folk attempt this, is becoming familiar with ancient writings. The branch of Druidic magic, nature-based magic, has its own alphabet known as the Ogham (also known as the BethLuisNuin alphabet).
Ogham letters are generally known as ‘fews’, related to the Gaelic words ‘wood’ and ‘twig’. Each letter is connected with a tree, plant, or natural elements. The order of the letters has significance as well, they are related to the Celtic calendar. For example, Beth, Birch, represents a new start and is the tree of the first month of the Celtic year.
There are 20 letters plus 5 phonetical combination letters.
The Celtic witches and wizards of the age were known as Druids. Having a very special connection to raw, nature-based magic, they were able to cast powerful spells; much more powerful than today’s magical folk. There are few today that attempt to follow the Old Ways in attempt to forge a connection with Magic; though few ever succeed becoming enlightened. One way that magical folk attempt this, is becoming familiar with ancient writings. The branch of Druidic magic, nature-based magic, has its own alphabet known as the Ogham (also known as the BethLuisNuin alphabet).
Ogham letters are generally known as ‘fews’, related to the Gaelic words ‘wood’ and ‘twig’. Each letter is connected with a tree, plant, or natural elements. The order of the letters has significance as well, they are related to the Celtic calendar. For example, Beth, Birch, represents a new start and is the tree of the first month of the Celtic year.
There are 20 letters plus 5 phonetical combination letters.
