The Gallizenae: A Tale of the Ninefold

It is a world of omens and augury... sea wraiths and Sunken Lands... ritual and sacrifice. It is a lifelong honor to serve as one of the Gallizenae, the nine priestesses of Enez Sun - the Holy Island and temple to the Great Goddess Ker. The Nine have pledged their lives in service to the Goddess and Her people, but in this time of great need, the gentle healer Rozenn Velléda fears she will not be able to do that which her vow may require of her... — This short story which examines the nature of sacred duty, ritual terror, and ageless wisdom allows us to peer through the mist-enshrouded veil that separates history from legend in order to catch a glimpse of the lives of the Celtic priestesses of Enez Sun, the Ninefold Sisterhood known to us as the Gallizenae. Written by Jhenah Telyndru, Celticist and founder of the Sisterhood of Avalon, the tale is accompanied by a short essay which discusses the Islands of Women known to us from the myths and legends of the Celts, as well as the accounts of Classical historians Strabo and Pomponius Mela, whose writings are the inspiration for “The Gallizenae: A Tale of the Ninefold”.

About the Author

Jhenah Telyndru has always felt called to dance with joy in that liminal space which straddles the realms of history and myth, of individuality and collectivity, of the seen and the unseen. A creative mystic who loves science and values fact, Jhenah embraces the conscious co-creation of the future, while immersing herself in an impassioned study of the past. The path between, she believes, is where the mysteries are revealed and where true magic happens.Jhenah holds an MA in Celtic Studies from the University of Wales, Trinity St. David, as well as a BA in archaeology. She is the founder of the Sisterhood of Avalon and serves as Academic Dean and lead instructor of the Avalonian Thealogical Seminary. Jhenah teaches four day retreat experiences around North America and the UK, and facilitates pilgrimages to sacred sites in the British Isles and Ireland through Mythic Seeker Tours. She is a frequent presenter and guest speaker at academic conferences, religious symposia, Women's Spirituality gatherings, and Pagan festivals. A priestess in the Avalonian Tradition, Jhenah has been dedicated to the work of Avalon for almost 30 years, and has been active in the Goddess Spirituality movement since 1986.In addition to her formal studies, Jhenah has delved into hermetic science, qabalistic philosophy, transpersonal astrology, archetypal tarot, and depth psychology in an ongoing quest to further her understanding of the Universe as it manifests within and without. She facilitates rites of passage, builds labyrinths, weaves community, makes music, is in service as a healer, and honors the sacred landscape both around and within us.

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