Bowynn Gods: Chumash

The Elements {Tau Retammas}

Earth {Bia} - The Forest {Tau Sellen}

The first point represents all the elements of Earth (Strength, Practicality, Endurance, Perseverance, Skill/Ability, Stability, Foundation) It concentrates on the life, fertility, powers of abundance and generosity of the Forest (undeveloped, untamed) environment. As captivating and beautiful as the earth is, all forests around the world have always been a very important part of life. The trees not only give us shade on hot days, but they recycle the air into a breathable form which our bodies can accept. They give us shelter when we need, and fire for when we are cold. Some bear fruit while others just look beautiful on a dusky morning as dew glistens within the tall grass. Many who follow the Bowynn faith feel a deep connection to forests and woods in general, with trees considered as both kin and home for all living things. The trees have supported them firmly in the rich, dark, soil of the forest floor with deep strong roots. Trees which have stood for thousands of years have secrets within their rings. We seek deep secrets hidden in the branches of trees and understand the power and nature of trees and woods. We see a canopy that is our roof shading is from the blaring sun, rain and wind. We see the trunks supporting it and from them find our strength. We see the roots that feeds the tree and stabilizes and the earth itself that supports our home - the forest. We see the plants that feed us and the animals we may feed upon. Plants we turn into incense to offer to the gods in thanks for our home. And from the plants we feed on we gain abundance. When they die, they fade into the earth and nourish the earth with its remains. Crystals also come from the earth, deep within the ground vibrating to the energies within them. From deep within the earth, we find ores and from the rocks we find gems, all from which we make tools, riches, and money, thus giving us wealth. From the totality, we recognize the physical body of the earth and ourselves. The Virtue we learn from Earth is that of Charity, for with Abundance we must learn to share, no matter what that abundance may be. The path of the earth is a deep forest green.

Bowynn Gods List (Simplified)

Below is an extremely simplified list of the divine that exist withing the Bowynn faith. Again, I stress this is a VERY simplified listing of their divine attributes.

Abennaea                    Goddess of all sorts of offerings and libation

Abonna                       Gods of music, dance and the arts

Adarro                         God of the sea, fish, dolphins and cleansing

Aetenn                        God of armories, protection and drumming

Alaway                        Home of the Gods. The Great Hall

Aleglea                        Goddess of happiness and joy. Patroness of all Bowynn

Allapae                        The Upper World, Heaven, sky, universe

Amaetheon                  God of wine, abundance, oil and honey

Anhur                          King of the gods, men, kings, council and judgment

Ano Taya                    Goddesses of fate, past, present and future

Arn                              God of the north wind

Bia                               Creation, the force and balance of all things

Brand                          God of music, prophecy, archery, poetry and oracles

Brea                             Goddess of the earth and earth element

Brenda                        Goddess of beauty, love and vanity

Briathenaea                 Goddess of protection, invention and wisdom

Chumash                     God king of the Daunnat and the dead

Dadjall                        God who leads the soul through Daunnat

Dae                              Primordial Darkness & Light combined created by Bia (Not a Deity)

Daekk                          God of wealth, fortune and abundance

Daeth                          God of darkness and night

Daunnat                      The nextworld where souls go at death

Deanna                        Goddess of the harvest and earth fertility

Dhonan                       Immortally bless mortal and god of love, passion, beauty and vanity.

Drautmer                     God of Music, drumming and drummers

Drudenn                      God that is the stable boy of the gods

Ehrlik                          Ancient Giant god of druids, bards, historians and

Enya                            Goddess of the morning and the dew

Gondor                        God of the forge and blacksmithing

Hawynn                      God of the great river Muet and all rivers, dams and fishing.

Hemway                      Goddess patroness of the poor, homeless and compassion

Hern                           God of the wild wood, animals and the sun

Heron                          God that delivers the souls to Daunnat

Hyu                             God of baking, ovens and bread. Baker of the gods

Ikarro                          The Milky Way. The bridge that lead the gods to earth

Innapa                         The Middle World, mortal earth

Io                                 Goddess of the hearth, tame fire, cooking and kitchens

Ion                               God patron of knights and god of virtues

Issen                            Ancient Giant god of the summer season

Istra                             Goddess of the 3 fold law, respect and vengeance

Jarda                            5 Kii Guardian Spirits

Jayleen Jarra                Goddess of the healing arts and medicinal herbalism

Kalen                           God of wood craft and architecture

Kalma                          Queen of the Daunnat, divination and oracles

Kara Jarra                    Goddess of the healing arts of massage, reiki and other healing touches.

Kauldra                       Queen of the sea and all fresh waters

Kii                               Spirits/faeries/nymphs/elves/gnomes

Kora                            Goddess of the Autumn season

Kord                            God of peace, law, justice, freedom and brotherhood           

Lomaun                       God of hunters, travelers and bears

Luanna                        Goddess of fields, meadows and gardens

Lyan                            God of the east wind and east

Lyanna                        Goddess of the lute, music and musicians in general

Maena                         Goddess of balance, truth, order and victory of all sorts

Mammont                    The race of Ancient Giant Gods that came before the Akua

Mano                           God of hate, jealousy, tricks and destruction

Mask                           God of wisdom, gambling and music. Messenger of the gods

Morrighynn                 Goddess of the moon, night, stars, hunt and wolves

Muet                            The river that flows from Alaway all the way down to Daunnat

Mura                            Goddess of the 1st Gate of Daunnat, of courage

Myliea                         Goddess of the winter season

Mystara                       Goddess of the magical arts

Naddas                        God of the 2nd Gate of Daunnat, of kindness

Nae                              Ano Taya, young goddess of the past

Naea                            Goddess of wells, pools, fountains and springs

Naerea                         Goddess of sleep, dreams and prophetic dreams

Nareen                         Ano Taya, elder goddess of the future

Narna                          Ano Taya, She is the Mother goddess of the Present

Nauidd                        Goddesses of the hours of the day

Nyalla                          Goddess of bathhouses, sweat lodges and hot springs

Odjett                          God of the 4th Gate of Daunnat, of balance

Ohenn                         God of time and journal keeper of the gods of mortals deeds

Oken                           Ancient Giant god of strength

Onaur                          God of love and passion

Ortsal                          God of the 3rd Gate of Daunnat, of love

Owenn                        God of health and healing

Panu                            Goddess of gem crafting

Paut                             God of the element of Soul

Pedjed                         Goddess of the 7th Gate of Daunnat, of peace

Pequiss                        Goddess who is the gatekeeper of Daunnat

Phoenix                       Goddess of fire and the element of fire

Quatt                           God of the 5th gate of Daunnat, of faith

Quilla                          Goddess of the Spring season

Reye                            Goddess of the rain, hunt, protector of animals

Rhya                            Queen of the gods and goddess of women’s rituals and psychics

Rhymar                       God of the 6th Gate of Daunnat, of charity

Ryan                            God of the east and west wind

Saphon                        God of the south and south wind

Saul                             God of the light and day

Saulnat                        God of light in Daunnat

Shane                          God of love, desire and homosexual love

Shayla                         Goddess of the day and light

Sheli                            Ancient Giant Goddess of Expeditions, courage and bravery

Sumon                         God of all waters and the water element

Tane                            God king of the sea, horses, shapeshifting and scrying

Tarma                         Ancient Giant God of invention, wisdom and creativity

Tarna                           Goddess of the summer season

Tennaer                       Home of all the sea and oceanic gods

Tii                                Small malicious spirits that pester humans and gods alike.

Tora                             Goddess of the night and darkness

Traydea                       Goddess of childbirth and childcare

Treya                           Goddess of sunset and dusk

Tsellet                          Goddess of Duannat who purifies the soul

Tya                              Goddess of the element of Spirit

Tymora                        Goddess of fortune, luck and wealth

Tyr                               God of protection, soldiers and war

Unthar                         God of the air, sky and the air element

Uya Jarra                     Goddess of the healing arts and physical therapy

Vadyss                        God of Duannat who separates the Soul, Spirit and Body

Vae                              Anicent Giant goddess of seed and fertility

Vella                            Goddess of jewelry making and gold and silver smithing

Yormell                       Ancient Giant God of the weather

Blessed Winter Solstice

Hello! I stumbled upon your blog and found it very interesting! Do you know of any good sources to learn more about the Bowynn tradition?

Actually, I am probably the only source at present. the Bowynn Tradition was formed by my pagan group back in the 1980's. Sadly between my moving, Covid and host of other events within the last 10 years, our congregation disbanded. Since then I have people like yourself asking about it. So, I am using Tumblr to host a general guide to the faith and lifestyle.

You are welcome to ask me anything you wish. The Bowynn faith is "an open book" for anyone to explore."

Bowynn Gods: Jakk

Jakk    (Ja-k)   In of the many types of Kii. Jakk are diminutive kii of autumn. It is said they make their homes in gourds and in their vines. They are said to have deep red hair and wear black clothing. Jakk are most prominent during the Kykora or Samhain holiday.  During this time, they take pleasure in jumping over candles that are lit in pumpkins. The role of Jakk is that of ripening of gourds and late harvested food. They are drawn to decorated gourds, and if hung in the house and pleasing to the Jakk, they will bless the home.

Autumn Blessings

Happiest of Holidays to you

BOWYNN GODS: UNTHAR

Unthar  (uhn-thar)  God of the air, sky and the air element. Unthar is the eldest of the primordial gods, created by Bia and considered their king, under Bia itself. Unthar is called by many names from Father Sky, to “all seeing.” He is the air, the sky, the universe, the heavens and the element of air. Unth in English means "Air"

     In the creation of mankind, Unthar saw there was no life in the models that his siblings made of clay. So into the mouths of each one, Unthar gave breath. And with that the figures came alive. It was Unthar that separated the heavens from the earth, giving atmosphere and blocking the divine heaves away from the sight of mortals on earth below. 

     Wedding and bedding his sister Brea, Unthar fathered all the great gods of the Akua. He is one of the few gods that rarely visit Alaway, as his watch of “all” is never ceasing.

     Unthar is seen as an older god, of grandfatherly appearance. His white hair and beard is long and eyes almost crystal clear, so he can take in everything. At times he is seen wearing a helm while other times a hood. His garments are white all about. At time he is seen with a staff in hand and other times, he is seen with a horn in hand, which he uses to summon gods to his attention. Sacred to Unthar is mostly incense of all scents and votive images of a horn and birds.

My Prayer to Brea, Earth Mother

O Divine Brea, Mother of the Earth, I stand before you in humble reverence, wrapped in the embrace of your fertile soil. From the essence of your being, all life springs forth, a testament to your boundless creativity and nurturing spirit. I honor you, the great earth goddess, who breathed life into the barren and brought forth the bounty of the world. O Brea, sacred nurturer of flora and fauna, may your green gown and wreath of abundance inspire my soul to recognize the beauty in every flower, every tree, and every creature that graces the earth. Fill my heart with gratitude for the gifts you bestow, and let me walk softly upon your land, tending to your creations, as you tend to us all. In recognition of your divine majesty, I offer you incense, a fragrant gift that carries my prayers skyward, rising as a humble token of my devotion. May its smoke mingle with the gentle breeze, whispering my gratitude and love into the vastness of your realm. With every offering, strengthen the bond between your spirit and mine, guiding me to honor the sacredness of all life.

O Brea, Goddess of Fertility and Creation, bless my endeavors with growth and vitality. Let the seeds of my aspirations take root in your nurturing soil, flourishing under the warmth of your embrace. As the cycles of life flow through me, may I carry forth the legacy of your creativity, crafting a world filled with harmony and abundance. In the echo of the passing seasons, I celebrate your divine decree, O Brea, as you give birth to Herne each spring, restoring warmth and life to the world. May this cycle of renewal inspire me to embrace change and transformation, as I, too, am a part of your grand design. Let your rhythm guide me through the dance of life, reminding me to cherish each moment of growth and decay. O Mother of the Gods, as the earth and her creatures are sacred to you, may I learn to honor and protect the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Let my actions reflect your teachings, embracing the interconnectedness of all beings. Together, as children of Brea, may we foster a world imbued with peace, love, and respect for the marvelous tapestry of life. So shall it be, as I stand in the light of your nurturing presence, the Earth Goddess Brea.

Syember!

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Skyclad

QUESTION: Is Nudity practiced in the Bowynn Tradition?

ANSWER: No. At least not among all of us ritually as a group. While we love and respect the human body, it is impractical for us to practice in the nude, as we hold most rituals in woodland. The amount of insects, blackberries, thorns and other haphazards just make it impossible. And honestly, we see no need to hold any gathering in the buff. HOWEVER, what one does in the privacy in their own home is up to them. We have several females that will fulling sun and moon soak and I personally have a love for skinny dipping when I am alone at the shore and lake.

BOWYNN GODS: SAPHON

Saphon  (Saf-fon)  God of the south and south wind. Saphon is the son of Herne and Morrighynn and the brother to Arn, Lyan and Ryan. As lord of the south, his home was what some may call “The Summerlands” but this is not the next world, more like deserts lands of the south..

     Saphon is one of four sons to Morrighynn and Herne. Like all his brothers, Saphon is winged with great golden majestic wings. It is Saphon who blows the hot winds of the summer and southlands. His wind turns leaves on the trees green and changes the hue of grass. Saphon is seen as a father-like figure with longish blond hair and beard and moustache, his eye color is that of either green or amber, depending who you talk to. His garments are of yellows, tans and gold. He is said to wear a wide brimmed leather hat on his head to shade himself from the summer heat and sun. Often he is seen on the first day of summer with his consort Tarna, Goddess of the summer season. It is said that of the four wind gods, Saphon is the second eldest after Arn. Some claim that they can see Saphon walking with a winged lion or cougar. Which would make sense as these animals are sun and heat related and is Saphon’s totem animal.      Sacred symbols to Saphon are summertime symbols like ferns, sun symbols and the hat he wears. Shrines to Saphon often have wind chimes hung in them as well as clear glass suns. Common gifts and offerings to Saphon are bowls of milk, fans, votive images of lions and incense.