Monday, October 20, 2014



Or the time where I (try to) talk about virtues.

Nine of them, to be exact (well, 9 'officially'. 12 total.)

 Integrity, Fertility, Moderation,
Piety, Hospitality, Perseverance,
Vision, Wisdom, Courage.

Integrity:  Honor; being true to one's self and to others, involving oath-keeping, honesty, fairness; 
respect and self-confidence. 


In paganism, one of the ideas of ethical and moral belief is the idea that what you do to (or how you treat) others will reflect back on you; that a part of being “a good person” means acting in a way that is honest, as well as having the courage to speak or act when situations arise that necessitate action.
Our ancestors relied very greatly on the idea/l of integrity as a fundamental part of their lives. They bought, sold, traded and so much more on the weight of their names and the promise of repayment. They made pacts with each other – in a way, to establish ghosti – that they promised to keep in exchange for something else.

In Gaulish society and in much of the Celtic world, the rite of taking a vow or oath was considered both an act of piety and of integrity; a promise made which was then followed through with whether the outcome was easy or difficult.  



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