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As the Celtic social order waned, the Gaelic harp became an emblem of resistence to the Crown and England. As such, it was banned at the end of the medieval period and the old Celtic harp tradition began to die out.
Aug 18, 2014 · Returning to the northwest shores of Atlantic Europe, is seems quite apparent that there must be some connection between Cybele/Rhea and the craggy old crone of Gaelic myth who seems to share these important mountain-loving and oracular attributes.
Apr 5, 2013 · Celtic often sit down when performing, while a Bluegrass band always stands. Because they’re sitting, Old Time and Celtic bands have the stamina to play the same tune for 20 minutes for a square or contra dance.
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In Phrygia, no records remain concerning her cult and worship, though there are numerous statues of overweight, seated women that archaeologists believe represent Cybele. Often she is also portrayed giving birth, indicative of her Mother Goddess status.
While it is true that music played a significant role in both pagan ceremonies and Christian worship, and undoubtedly music traditions evolved over centuries within these cultures, explicitly connecting modern Celtic music with ancient religious practices is speculative.
Cybele was the ancient Phrygian mother of the gods, and goddess of motherhood, fertility and the mountain wilds. Her orgiastic cult dominated the central and north-western regions of Anatolia and was introduced to Greece via the island of Samothrace and the Boeotian town of Thebes.
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Consider The Religious Songs of Connacht, a collection from Ireland similar to the Carmina Gadelica, and the popular Celtic Daily Prayer and Celtic Night Prayer published by the Northumbrian Community.
