On this episode of the Alchemi-Culture Podcast, join Phoenix and Benn Mac Stiofán in a discussion of topics including:*Challenges to traditional narratives of Celtic migration, expansion, cultural origins, and questioning race and genetic assumptions that have been made previously.*Celtic migration being viewed as a complex process driven by cultural exchanges, rather than simple domination of one culture over another.*Potential Phoenician influences and genetic ties to Celtic culture, as well as Celtic cultural ties to Spain, Portugal, and Northern Europe.*Belief in a shared human connection through time, experienced through past life memories.*Discussion of megalithic structures suggesting ancient navigational capabilities, and ancient artifacts suggesting advanced surveying techniques used by Celts.*Linguistic links between Celtic languages to proto-Indo-European roots.*Druidry is viewed as a connector between people, land, and spiritual realms, related to Irish mythology.*The need to reevaluate historical timelines and narratives in light of new archaeological evidence.*How important it is to preserve Irish culture and Druidry in our modern day, while respecting traditions.*The "spiritual river" that underlies all of reality, and how Druids tap into this river to access knowledge and information.*The benefits of having inclusive, exploratory Druidry that respects local experiences and traditions.Benn is the founding member of the Dún Mór Druid Order based in Colorado. He has been a practicing Druid for over 30 years, speaks, reads, and sometimes writes in the Irish language and is obsessed with the cosmology and wisdoms of the Druidic traditions.

Links and books mentioned in this episode:Benn’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/macstiofan/lebor gabála érenn: The Book of the Takings of Ireland (Mythology) or Book of Invasions: https://amzn.to/3PzKp9PCrichton Miller's book: The Golden Thread of Time: A Quest for the Truth and Hidden Knowledge of the Ancients- https://amzn.to/49C8PHABearfoot ShoesTo learn more about our work visit phoenixaurelius.org and use the coupon code 'Listen15' to receive 15% off your Apothecary order.Disclosure: Some of the above links are part of an affiliate program and when a purchase is made through one of my affiliate links, the Phoenix Aurelius Research Academy earns a small commission. This does not affect your purchase price. We have carefully curated the best products that are ubiquitously available and we appreciate your support.