RITUAL. Five Roads of the Ritual: An Alchemical Tour in Ireland
Address: Ireland
We invite you to an adventure around the places of power on the great island of Ireland. A variety of secrets that this marvelous land keeps will be unveiled during the program; we will travel by the Way of the Giants and will stop by the oldest megalithic temple in Europe that still narrates about the peoples of the goddess Danu.
Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages were an epoch of rise of the mythology of ritual. Celts held a leading position in this process as they were the first to categorize various cults and rituals in accordance with the power of transformation that the latter carried rather than by the place of their origin. It was Ireland where this evolution began.
In essence every aspect of the Celtic tradition that has been preserved in writing represents a map of sorts on which the mythological space was transformed into a sphere of deeds and service necessary to create the measure of a man. As to the ritual itself, it received the code name ‘Five roads of Ireland’:
- Slige Midlúachra
- Slige Cualann
- Slige Assail
- Slige Dala
- Slige Mór
Apart from the five sacred roads, key role was assigned to the five sacred rivers (and the sacral salmon related to these), the five sacral trees, the five sacral taboos and the five sacral movements that connect the Síd of Tara (a ritual center) with the sphere of the Perfect Ones. These terms or requirements became the foundation that opens the path to the exploration of the ritual. This knowledge is of key importance to everyone who takes an interest in the power of the ritual.
We will visit
- Newgrange Complex, Sí an Bhrú
- Giant's Causeway, Clochán an Aifir
- Croagh Patrick, Cruach Phádraig
- Ailwee Cave, Aill Bhuí
- Poulnabrone Dolmen, Poll na mBrón
- Cliffs of Moher, Aillte an Mhothair; O’Brian’s Tower
- Athlone Castle, Caisleán na Baile Átha Luain
- Dublin
Terms of Participation
- The program is designed for INBI Members who attended at least one event within the program Ritual in 2013-2018.
- The number of places is strictly limited. Registration ends upon full subscription and we highly recommend you to register as early as possible.
- Program dates may be subject to minor changes (1-2 days). Registered participants will be notified about any changes within the schedule. In view of the seasonal variability of the low-cost airlines schedules and a number of other logistical details final dates will be announced September/October 2018.
Fee
€1000
- Prices are quoted in EUR.
- Please note that a prepayment is needed to guarantee registration.
- Some prerequisites exist for attending this event. Please contact us for more information.
Fee includes:
- Entrance tickets;
- Transfers between program locations within the country;
- Accommodation (please find more information below).
Fee does not include:
- Airfares to/from program starting/ending place;
- Airfares between the different parts of the program Ritual
- Visas;
- Food.
Accommodation
The cost and the living conditions are tailored to be practical for the purposes of the program. On average, hotel rating will be 2-3*. Participants will be accommodated in double rooms, but sometimes triple and quad rooms will be used. It is possible to book a single or a double room for additional charge, should a participant request one. If you want single or double room accommodation please indicate this when submitting your application and we will provide you with the relevant pricing.
Visas
Each participant is required to obtain a visa individually. In case you need assistance, do not hesitate to reach us.
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