Glastonbury | The Most Pagan Town in England

[@poliver1980]

I lived in Glasto for a couple of years when I was a kid. What is now the 'White Well' was a cafe called the Well House which was run by my mum. I spent many hours there after school among the dampness. I went back last year and the familiar damp smell has been replaced by incense. Strange that my late mum's cafe is now a site of pilgrimage

[@archiecook7170]

Don’t normally put comment on KZbin but thumbs up to your mum, I remember well the cafe you speak of with the water running through it back in the day.

[@sicks6six]

I must have met you and your mum because I've been in that cafe when I used to camp at the campsite on the lane that isn't there now, I do remember the spring water flowing under the floor, nice cuppa and flapjack,

[@naemasufi]

I worked in the cafe for a while. It could be challenging or fun.

[@orcharddweller1109]

She is pretty

[@larryfroot]

My friends elderly mother was tajen to Glastonbury on a sunny Saturday morning. "Oooh look!" she exclaimed gleefully "everyones in fancy dress!" I love that woman. Heart of gold.

[@tonygreenbank8611]

I well remember my first visit to the Tor. My mates and me had been touring Spain on out motorbikes. on the trip back me and another bloke decided to pull off the M5 and visit the Tor. It was a sunny late April morning when we climbed the Tor, at the top there was only 5 people there including us. After a walk around we went to sit on the north westerly slope with the tower behind us. We were just chilling looking out over the seven estuary to the the hills of South Wales. It was then that we could hear loud male voices chanting in Latin, then a young soloist was singing the high ranges parts. This went on for about 10 minutes until my friend went over to the tower and walked through the door opening. It all then stopped dead. There was no speakers in the tower and the other people up there didn't seem to be aware of the music. A magical place indeed!

[@willeade6839]

I live in New Zealand now but was born in Glastonbury and lived there for the first 7 years of my life. I can’t believe I didn’t know how special my hometown really was. I’m very grateful of being brought up in such an interesting town.

[@user-bj3jn1sq7y]

I'm surprised your family left Somerset, I wouldn't have!

[@BroniaK]

Glastonbury is a truly magical place. I feel very free to truly be myself when I'm there, like coming home 🧡

[@lukesalter3989]

I feel like I am home thay too , one love

[@sweetloveelmo]

Past Celtic Druid life time remembered. This video triggered something deep inside of me. The sacred places are calling me back. ~ Sending blessings in deep gratitude.

[@alex_greco_sc]

I live close to Glastonbury and I'm looking forward to celebrating the Winter Solstice this year again. A spiritual and profound place

[@RollingSoloRPG]

I love the whole feel of this video! It has a different vibe. Don't take that the wrong way, I love the normal vibe. Just something different about this one, can't put my finger on it. Either way , another great video Jacob! 😃

[@thepsychedelectricbard]

Mate awesome stuff!!! Im flying out from Ireland to Glastonbury tomorrow for Beltane so your timing couldn't of been better for a little history lesson before I go ^_^ So Slainte

[@TheWisdomOfOdin]

White springs will change your life!

[@MisstressMourtisha]

Wow 🥰 many blessings have fun

[@cecileroy557]

Awesome!!

[@aniafromlondon]

I arrived in Glastonbury today. The town welcomed me with the festival celebrating the Dragon’s Day. Tomorrow, is Beltane… 6:30 am The Chalice Well will start celebrating. This place is so rich and there is very special energy…

[@chiarwen1301]

Same! Just going back to work and can't wait to go back again! Well worth the early start! Happy May Day

[@D_Halvig]

What an awesome place and experience! Kubi seems like such a joy to be around. Hopefully as paganism continues to come back there will be more organic meetings like this in America. To come together and celebrate the sun and moon like that would be awesome.

[@TheWisdomOfOdin]

Kubi was extremely kind and hospitable. Cant wait till I can go back and visit!

[@samuel56551]

Avalon is an Anglicisation of the Welsh Ynys Afallach , Isle of Apples , a fruit connected to the Otherworld in British mythology . The whole Tor was surrounded by water at one time , lending it it's other name Ynys Wydryn , Isle of Glass , from the mirror like surface of the water . It is the legendary resting place of King Arthur , who legend says was brought there after being mortally wounded at Camlan.

[@cecileroy557]

Thanks for the info!!

[@mk_gamíng0609]

I believe we should revive the dead Brythonic Languages We can use Welsh to translate Cumbric due to them being the Closest of the Brythonic Languages Its really sad because we actually do not know much about our Pre-roman history even the Welsh due to Christianisation . We have poetry and stories from that time, but they come from Roman historians We know what other peoples like the Vikings and Romans thought of the Isles, but not what the people themselves thought We don't even know who King Arthur is meant to be if he was based on a real figure We know so little about our own Mythology and what we do know comes from mostly outside sources Brythonic mythology could be as big as Norse or Greek mythology

[@acidpunker1]

The Angelcynn conquered you by fire and steel and crushed your mythical Arthur (who was probably Roman anyway, if he ever existed). Get over it. Woden is the stronger God and you now live in rocks and heathland. "Welsh" is Englisc for "foreign". Enough said!

[@tillik1004]

That's beautiful. Thank you.

[@kev1734]

Holy crap. Thank you so much for sharing and thank you kubi so much for sharing! My thoughts on the yew tree stump being tossed into the well: It was common for christians to chop down pagans sacred trees. Maybe the stump was the towns sacred tree that they cut down. They might've tossed the stump in as an offering AND to poison the bastards 🤣

[@Toastrackman]

Everytime i visit Glastonbury or even see St Michael's mount on tv, i feel that a part of my being belongs there, I'm originally from the West country but moved away many years ago, but my heart will always yearn for these beautiful places, which remain timeless and at one with nature.

[@alisonwilliams-bailey3561]

My home town Royal Tunbridge Wells has two Chalybeate wells as well as several holy ancient white wells. Showing that these holy sites are all over England -Britain. (The Chalybeate wells are the red springs)

[@TheWisdomOfOdin]

I would love to check them out at some point! Things like holy wells from the ancient past are hard to come across without local knowledge.

[@jimjiminy5836]

So, I suppose there’s the one at the pantiles? The church there on the roundabout was the first proper building in tunbridge wells, it was made to shelter the people who came to visit the well. Queen Victoria as a child went there, and Christopher wren designed the ceiling inside. Where are the others located?

[@grahamsmith9541]

​​@@jimjiminy5836 Extra bit of trivia for anyone interested about the church. The Sundial on the church was put in after the clock. Because the clock was not reliable enough.

[@susannahthewitchinthemirro8139]

Love it. I'm just a simple witch with a broom and a pointy hat; not being spiritual at all, but to me Glastonbury is still a very dear and sacred place.

[@Toastrackman]

Is your broom a Nimbus 2000 lol ✌️

[@bridgetpollock1298]

Thank you Kuby and Jacob for this fabulous video; both my husband and I love the Other Glastonbury. Your little doggy is so adorable too Kuby and we both loved your energy 💜.

[@yoamotabasco]

Great Video! i HOPE VISIT Glastonbury one day! Cheers from Mexico!

[@jodyk7298]

Wow, thanks so much for this video. Glastonbury has been towards the top of my bucket list for many years now. I doubt I'll ever get to go but it was wonderful getting a glimpse of it through your video.

[@lemming9984]

Believe me you're not missing much. I live in that part of the country. Architecturally and historically the whole area is wonderful, but Glastonbury has been taken over by this false mysticism/crystal and wannabe druids. It's so false and embarrassing. The Tor itself is well worth a visit though - providing there's no false Pagan ceremonies going on!

[@jodyk7298]

@@lemming9984 🤣

[@chrislethbridge1759]

I’m very fond of Glastonbury and certainly agree that it has a very special atmosphere - so I’m not surprised so many people make a sort of pilgrimage to find whatever they’re looking for. It’s also gloriously eccentric and some aspects are downright hilarious. The White Well for example, is actually a former municipal waterworks! Also mildly annoying is the notion that all things spiritual, occult, folkloric or paranormal are somehow ‘Celtic’.

[@lorianxxxxx]

The "somehow" is realized by the fact that the Celts where there first......

[@jandunn169]

Thank you so much. I live on Hawaii but have been dreaming of Avalon and wondering what the sweet tracks and apple trees look like growing around there. I am so grateful to be able to see Glastonbury. Joseph of Arimathea is listed in my Welsh ancestry as are several of the old dieties in the legends of King Arthur. It is wonderful to see a place that actually honors the pre-Christian dieties.

[@jimihayes150]

I live in Bristol and go there all the time to clear my head

[@melbaker9495]

I visited Glastonbury in 1990 and we happened to be there on Halloween. Meditated with my spiritual teacher on the top of the Tor, where you could feel a huge surge of mother goddess energy rising up. I do remember walking up to the Tor and feeling anger that there were so many surburban style homes nearby, felt as if they were violating the sacred space and later had the impression of a bronze age woman living there.

[@joyb5525]

Zorro's twin and soul brother Babaji is 15 and is beside me on the couch in Magical Mayo. Will be in Avalon end of next week my sister. Joy to all.

[@BRIMZ619]

Thanks Jacob for another great video. Hope your enjoying all ur travels . May the God's keep you.

[@nordicvolkan]

Very beautiful place thanks for the video and the brief overview . 👍

[@kobylarczyk5772]

It’s one of my dreams to go to Glastonbury someday(from Midwest U.S)! I am just starting my druidic path, it will definitely be a pilgrimage site for me.

[@alison4580]

Hi, I’m planning to visit Glastonbury and Stonehenge in 4 months time, can’t wait!

[@Scottmiller1974ohio]

Powerful video brother..keep the fires of the old ways burning bright. Lest we beforgoten to the pages of history..skol..

[@JimmyPeaTV]

When I first started to walk my path, I found myself on a Pilgrimage to Glastonbury. I loved the place, loved the sites, loved the energy and the mix of most people. My Son has recently joined the Pagan Faith and can't wait for his Pilgrimage ❤️

[@candjim]

Really enjoyed this upload, so many thanks. Many wonderful memories with many wonderful people in Glastonbury.

[@kimberleeratzlaff4802]

WOW so glad you introduced me to Kubi! Awesome!

[@guy-bernarddavisconductor8037]

Loved this video. My family all come from Somerset so it was really nice to see somebody take the time to speak about Glastonbury and it’s history and mythology (..and not mention the festival too much 😅). Thanks 😊

[@earthmamma85]

Such a great video. Thank you. I hope one day I too shall experience this. Side note, I love Kubi, and her dress. I hope I spelled her name right.

[@nuclearlemon5264]

I’ve been catholic my whole life , I’ve always felt a sort of confusion and distance from God. I should preface this by saying I have a very Norse ethnicity, my ancestors came from all over France, Denmark and Ireland. Now I was going to a sports match and I though, what’s a great way to get pumped, why not listen to some music from my heritage. So I started playing some traditional Norse music and I closed my eyes and within a few minutes I say this campfire and I saw a group of around 10 men and women dancing around the fire to the music and I felt connected to these people. Then I noticed this one man, very large man blonde and stereotypical Viking man. He approached me and stared into my eyes and I felt this powerful feeling of warmth and security and power. Then he was walking me through this dark forest when I knew I needed to open my eyes again and leave he turned around, and looked at me and “said” return to us again soon. Now, I am still very skeptical, but it’s making me question my Catholicism, and the world around me. What an experience.

[@philipmichael4106]

The devil can appear as an angel of light and deceive you. Christ rose from the dead and defeated the devil, sin, and the pagan world. If you are questioning your Catholic faith maybe it because you have only experienced the modernist version of the faith, which is a mixture of truth and error. It has diluted the faith. The modernist Catholic Church has a new Mass religious liberty, and ecumenism as opposed to tolerance and faithfulness to the one true Church of Christ. Look at the traditional faith, as practiced by the SSPX. The Mass celebrated is ancient and in Latin. There you will discover the true faith. As for the witches and pagans of Glastonbury, they are, tragically, on their way to hell, unless they turn to God and His Christ for salvation. The tower that these hippy reprobates are banging drums in is the place where the last abbot of Glastonbury, Fr. Richard Whiting was hung drawn and quartered for his Catholic faith. It is disgusting! My advice pray to our blessed Mother, and say your rosary every day.

[@ChrisLawton66]

May I ask what traditional Norse music you listened to?

[@Foxglove963]

England was formed by pagan Anglo-Saxons. When the Church took over, everyone lost their freedom and liberty. Abrahamic religion was enforced upon the European people and history shows it has been detrimental to society. Break the chains! Be FREE!!!

[@lyndavonkanel8603]

Please keep your eyes and heart on Jesus. He loves you more than anyone; you know that. Turning away from Him will cause Him great sorrow and cause you to lose your salvation. There is far more strength, peace and grace in just one of our Sacraments than all the pagan and cultural practices rolled up together. Those practices will take you from Him and leave you empty eventually. I pray you will stay on the path to life.

[@paulinemegson8519]

@@lyndavonkanel8603 it’s none of your business what this persons relationship with their god or gods is. One wonders if you’re such a Christian why you’re in the comments section of a video on a pagan site with a pagan viewpoint. If it’s just so you can try to “convert the pagans” please don’t.

[@andreaharrison3437]

Thankyou both for making this video I have always wanted to visit Glastonbury Goddess Bridget …..never back down on your beliefs very interesting Great guidance Chalice well White spring Legend of King Arthur Congratulations on your work and following your dreams 🌀🌗🙏🧡

[@vikkimackinnon9165]

Loved watching this! Wonderful to see images from ínside the white spring. Ì bathed and chanted in the white spring while on a retreat in Glastonbury fìve years ago. An incredibly powerful experience.

[@asharadaynedragonblood1803]

I think what is funny is that most people link Celtic heritage to the UK only. But the Celts lived most of their years in Germany and Austria before they moved north. Before the Celtic traditions, there have been even older ones on the islands, which have been forgotten it seems.

[@PadmeP]

Yes the term "celtic" is much misunderstood and misused. I think in this contect a better description would be 'indigenous British' but i've found people like to distance themselves from the word British these days and 'celtic' sounds more romantic.

[@amyw6808]

This has been debunked by historians and they now believe that they started in northern Spain/ northern Portugal.

[@danielsullivan9271]

@@PadmeP I agree.The British averagely are 70 percent British Indigenous. I feel the connection to the SW of England. I lived in Bath and in Salisbury in the past. This summer I will work in Bath. Been to Glastonbury before. I want to go back again and Avebury.

[@danielsullivan9271]

@@amyw6808 NW European more so in my opinion. Iberians share genetics with NW Europeans. French, Alpine Italy Switzerland Western Austria South Western Germans along with the British isles. Many of the people do look similar too.

[@Thunor93]

That's Germanic ya nut, the Celtic people originate from Spain to France to what is now England, wales, Cornwall's, Scotland and Ireland. You are thinking Germanic like the Saxons and Visigoths, infact the ancient British folk before Rome conquered them naming the place Britannia spoke a Celtic Dialect and even shared similar Gods with those of their cousins the Celts of what is now France and Spain like the Celtic god of thunder Taranis, only the Irish tend to change it up compared to other Celtic speakers.

[@watermunteconomie3938]

Years now I say a prayer to the green man, Cernunnos!

[@YorkyOne]

The Green Man is not Cernunnos. No green man image has him wearing stag antlers - unlike Cernunnos.

[@joelandrews1]

I wish people would actually research Arthurian legend before throwing around grand assumptions about Avalon and these Anglo-French names like Guinevere and Lancelot. They're just fanciful, imaginative tales spun by middle age clerics and french writers. Little to no truth in them whatsoever. The tales of Arthur are based on Welsh mythologies sourced hundreds of years before, appearing as a great warrior defending the original britons, who would've spoken a language resembling Cymraeg, from the invading germanic tribes. To take figure of Cymru legend, embellish and anglicise the stories, popularising them into some false, stolen English mythology... it's very wrong. Call me a bitter old Welshman but that's my two cents.

[@dw309]

Yeah I’d say you’re being a bit snobbish. There is nothing trivial about the “Anglo French” tale that we know and love - whether it was spun by clerics or not; it’s apart of British identity.

[@robmac5086]

Hey Joel, I agree with you, I think the more time goes on new generation run with these stories and make them their own, you have a great day, and go in peace.

[@MyRoxy571]

I agree do the research

[@guy-bernarddavisconductor8037]

It’s true that Arthur has existed in Welsh folklore for many hundreds of years. But I don’t believe the lady in the video spoke about Guinevere or Lancelot or other characters largely invented by Geoffroy of Monmouth in the high middle-ages. I liked this video and it was more about Glastonbury’s significance as an ancient town of spiritual healing related to Celtic mythology. The name Glastonbury itself has the Brythonic root Glas, which is either related to the grey of silver and lead in the area, or possibly related to Cyndrwyn Glas the king of Dogfeilion and a sub-kingdom of Gwynedd. In any case Glastonbury had been part of the ancient kingdom of Dumnonia (ancient Devon) and was Brythonic speaking well into the 7th century, referred to by its name Ynys Witrin. So in the early Middle Ages right up until the time of Alfred the Great, Glastonbury would likely have seemed much like an outpost towards Devon and not really been considered as part of Anglo-Saxon England proper. In that time, as today, Glastonbury with its Tor sat in the middle of the Somerset levels which were an area of flooded plains and largely impassable for mounted armies to cross. That’s moreover the reason why Devon and Cornwall became completely isolated from Anglo-Saxon England, and although their respective kingdoms came to be governed by Anglo-Saxon rulers, the area wasn’t settled by an Anglo-Saxon population. So Somerset became as it is now a bit of a crossroads between the Anglo-Saxon land of England and the Brythonic speaking ‘Celtic’ kingdoms to the west. Glastonbury’s Tor would have represented and other-worldly sacred island in the middle of an impassable wetland during all of this period, so it’s claims of being depicted as an Avalon or sacred isle are not to be taken lightly. Nor is anything linking Glastonbury to ‘Celtic’ mysticism and legend at all unfounded. The ‘English’ are not trying to steal anything from you and the people in this video are not trying to Anglicise any Welsh ‘claims’ to Arthurian mythology. All parts of the west and the north of Britain have stories and legends relating to King Arthur. In Wales, Cornwall, Devon and Somerset as well as in the North and in Scotland. Try not to be bitter about this please, no-one is trying to take anything away from you or from the Welsh. I hope you have a lovely day. Peace! (From a man with 2 parents from Somerset 😊).

[@eric2500]

@@guy-bernarddavisconductor8037 Thank you for this response. I was tempted to respond a bit negatively, but could not after reading your response. Stories spread, especially hero stories, the symbolism shifts (like the way the Arthur mythos incorporated the far older tales and symbols as our poster correctly states) and it is not stealing, it is blending, and keeps those older ideas traceable - they are and always have always been alive. BTW If you want magic, a place that is and has been a crossroads of geography and culture and history is the ideal place to find it.

[@PaganPunk]

Beltane blessings Everyone 🌻❤️‍🔥 xx

[@MisstressMourtisha]

What a beautiful time we live in where Pagans and Christians can come to a sacred place and practice their beliefs in peace. 🥰

[@timflatus]

We've worked hard to achieve that.

[@PadmeP]

In my experience, it's common to hear pagans vilify christians and christianity in the town so I wouldn't say they live in peace.

[@onyxstewart9587]

My uncle lives just down the road from Glastonbury and his house overlooks Glastonbury Tor. Love it around there, it definitely has a very unique atmosphere from anywhere else in the UK.

[@lozzaheath815]

Glastonbury' ace.... What a place... Went there for Anglican pilgrimage last year.... Procession down the highstreet being the highlight.. The bookshop blew me away.... Peace... .

[@SirFrederick]

I met a guy from Glastonbury England came to visit Glastonbury Connecticut. He does a Thors Tours of the Tor and Yes his name is Thor

[@brigidspencer5123]

He spells it Tor not Thor. I stayed at the B & B that he and his wife runs the first time I visited Glastonbury. The book Mists of Avalon by its controversial author is what attracted lots of people to Glastonbury.

[@WickedFelina]

Witches who hold their fluffy little doggies so content like that, are the BEST people on earth!

[@Cynthia.B]

Overall, nice of you to show us this beautiful place. However, it would be so much better if you spent more time on researching the history, or perhaps found a local professor to interview. Your friend seems sweet, and her crafted items on Etsy are beautiful, but seriously expensive! I would think people who would like to have their own wands might like to make their own, because it will be imbued with their own energy and relatively low cost to create. Just my opinion. Take care! ☮

[@nightangel486]

I have SO much time for Arthurian Legend. It was like my gateway drug to paganism 😅 I'm pretty sure Glastonbury Tor was claimed to be a possible site of Camelot for a long time

[@TheWisdomOfOdin]

Oh Amy, you and Kubi would be best friends for sure 😂

[@Bromley68]

I hate to do this but Glastonbury in Somerset is nothing to do with King Arthur, even less Joseph of Aramathea. There were two King Arthurs. One was the son of Magnus Maximus, a Roman who tried to usurp Constantine. The later King Arthur was the son of Tewdrig, a Welsh King, and great-grandson of Maximus. There is strong evidence Glastonbury in Somserset is confused with 'Glastenen' - a settlement near Lichfield in The Midlands.

[@PadmeP]

never heard of Glastonbury Tor being site of Camelot

[@Bromley68]

@@PadmeP That's correct, it wasn't. Camelot, if it existed, is thought to be located in Glamorgan.

[@Foxglove963]

It is the place where the deity Gwyn ap Nudd (Nodens) appeared to a follower of the Abrahamic religion.

[@markorollo.]

Hate to be 'that person' but she said two words in this that i absolutely hate in regards to history, 'We know'. We really dont, unless 'we know' the doctor and can take a ride in his Tardis the best we can achieve is a best guess. Saying 'its believed' as she does later is much better. Other than that really enjoyed the video, A visit to Glastonbury is on my bucket list, I identify as Pagan but im honestly a beginner, still learning. I'll be showing my Mum the video, she's not Pagan but she will love that Northern Soul Keep the Faith sign on that shelf....

[@richardcrook2112]

Nice pair of KEF Coda III speakers in the background.

[@cynthiapate9138]

Glastonbury is a special place. There are two very old trees on the field by the Tor…they are called Gog and Magog.

[@JackStrange]

Great video! I need to go back. The white springs were closed the last time I went :(

[@nikkimurray9942]

I have had the same issue Kubi mentioned in regards to trying to sift through New Age movement stuff to get to the old stuff. Does anyone have any recommendations on books or other media that would help with that?

[@TheWisdomOfOdin]

The Celts by Alice Roberts is really good! Myths and Symbols in Pagan Europe by HR Ellis Davidson A Brief History of the Druids (cant remember author but it should pop up)

[@kev1734]

@@TheWisdomOfOdin Myths and Symbols in Pagan Europe is THE best book recommendation I have ever had. This is the religion of studying and that book is a must read/have. Thanks Jacob for putting me onto such good resources! (Nikki have a look at jacobs older videos he did some book lists) And now I'll be adding The Celts to the list >_

[@femmeistheword]

I’m loving this travel series! I want to go on these pilgrimages someday.

[@dw309]

First time discovering your channel and love the content! Kubi is a jubilant individual and I’m so glad to have heard what she had to share! Subscribed!

[@TheWisdomOfOdin]

Glad you found your way here! Lots of exciting things coming!

[@dd7aa]

I'm an atheist who finds myself increasingly drawn to this type of thing. I just can't switch on belief in various gods, my mind won't let me do that but nonetheless here I am. Its a puzzle?

[@Darthos3]

Not necessarily. I was brought up christian but joining the Army gave me the chance to find my own way, and I was drawn to paganism instantly. I explored several traditions and paths, had encounters with several Gods and Goddesses, and yet something always felt... shortsighted about it all. My current understanding is that what people refer to as Gods or Spirits are aspects of Nature that reveal their consciousness only to other consciousness and not as much through physical means like speaking, likely because of existing at a higher consciousness than humans. Those who do so, find that the consciousness of Nature expresses itself in a way that the consciousness of a person can understand and interact with, which is why several cultures all have Goddesses of Beauty, Gods of the Sun, etc. However, I also have experience of a One Creator, in which all things are thoughts in the Mind of the Infinite. So I tend to see Gods and Spirits less as "divine overlords that grant boons in exchange for offerings" and more like people that I can interact with and learn from, all while exploring the Great Mystery together and expanding consciousness in order to perceive more of that Mystery. So long story short, you do not need to bow to Gods to be Pagan. You do not need to believe beyond your perceptions. Expand your perceptions and there is no need for belief.

[@moo0540]

It’s funny, (I’m in the army too) and I was raised christian, but I always felt connected to nature, particularly when I went fishing of all things, and when someone introduced me to the idea of paganism about two years ago, I started reading literature on the religions and went “OOP THAT EXPLAINS EXACTLY HOW I FEEL!” For me it started with a feeling and eventually I started implementing the ideals and cultural normality’s of my ancestors into my everyday life, slowly but surely I developed into a more tried and true pagan, but this journey is FAR from over, im still learning and grasping for more everyday…in short what I’m tryna say is this takes time, some will get it and some will not, you’ll know

[@betmo]

i'm atheist also...i can't believe in gods of any kind...can't bring myself...but i feel the 'spirit' of the natural world...the unconscious bod between me and animals...and certain other humans...it's what i aspire to...tapping into that bond with the natural world...

[@tomfinney3416]

aye it is but you can spend time working it out dd

[@eric2500]

YES, tis a puzzle! If you never solve it, that might be okay.

[@AfuraNefertiti]

So beautiful! Can’t wait to visit

[@robertcoole7461]

Love to know your book collection ♥️

[@AventineArchives]

The medieval festival was last weekend, hopefully you caught it! If not definetely come back for it, happens every year and has some great displays.

[@aireynolds2355]

The icon that is Kubi May

[@bobbyo5807]

Absolutely amazing love the lore and culture not to mention all the beautiful scenery!👍

[@tiredofthis9945]

Well I figured out where I’m moving after graduation >:) this truly looks a beautiful town I’ve never seen so much good energy flow so smoothly through people before like this THIS IS AWESOME

[@kellieselimi7391]

White spring left me changed. I personally took the male deity as Gwynn app nudd whilst there as there is local lore about the tor hill being his kingdom and entrance to the otherworld.

[@miket.9304]

Hi Jacob, on your new backpack: ortlieb commuter urban 21 or 27 litres?

[@JuanMonte-c2l]

That is a nice video. Yes, good the place exists . Mushrooms probably grow there, too .

[@sicks6six]

I met a wizard from the 5th century at the top of the Tor one night, dressed in a cape and pointed hat and high velvet boots he was carrying a lamp lit with scented oil blessed by a monk which as he told me purified all it touched, when he left he got in a £50K SUV and drove off to his 4bed detached home in Wellow via Tesco to pick up a few bottles of Château Cheval Blanc, its funny world at times,

[@gracethi5663]

So fun! Thank you 🧡

[@larrywestra9305]

To understand that religion in its essence was created by man is to understand that all of our spiritual activities actually come from a single source. When we finally realize that we have been tricked into fighting each other with religion, we will then become observant of the singular truth instead of religious contempt for one another. The truth is that Odin and all his wisdom is actually the starting point for all religions. The central teachings of Odin are within all spiritual based scriptures from the beginning to the end. We all share the tree of life.

[@augustsnowfall5189]

Maybe in certain religions that have their own doctrine that they hold up as higher than the bible teachings they are supposed to be based around. But not so for the Christian holy Bible itself it is the antithesis of pagan religions. Including Oden.

[@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order]

I've never been there. I can't wait to make a pilgrimage some time ❤🙏👍

[@Toastrackman]

Just go, and have fun ✌️

[@Deepfake820]

When did you film this?

[@MissLizzy882]

Connecting King Arthur’s name to a site means more visitors and, therefore, more income. So there are a lot of places in the UK that claim to have a connection to King Arthur. This dates back hundreds of years.

[@machstem2536]

cool stuff dude ,thanks

[@janosch1097]

I had only heard of Glastonbury in the context of archaeology. Your video sparked my interest, so much so that I made a bucket list and put it under "places to visit". But what would be the best time of year to visit Glastonbury? Any insider tips are welcome.

[@johnpike7444]

Summer solstice,it is an awesome experience,there's a party all night if you can hack it,but there's normally about 200 people there to drum in the sun

[@janosch1097]

@@johnpike7444 Thanks John. So around the solstices is the best time to go there, I should have thought of that.

[@johnpike7444]

Thats the best,but anytime is good in glastonbury

[@PadmeP]

@@johnpike7444 I'd recommend Beltain (May Day) or Samhain (halloween) as there are community events in high street, at the springs and bushy comb those days.

[@lemming9984]

Believe me you're not missing much. I live in that part of the country. Architecturally and historically the whole area is wonderful, but Glastonbury has been taken over by this false mysticism/crystal and wannabe druids. It's so false and embarrassing. The Tor itself is well worth a visit though - providing there's no false Pagan ceremonies going on!

[@King-Fairhair]

Skall my brothers .... Hail Odinn...

[@theoldways1549]

I am fascinated by Zorro 🥰 What a cutie. Also that other beautiful little dog. I will visit Glastonbury ( not the festival.. the horror) as well as the Cathedral. Also Stonehenge and all other pagan places. In the UK and in Scandinavia. I'm also pagan and a witch.. If I have to give it name "they" call it eclectic paganism. But I'm that comfortable having to name "things" in order explain yourself. Or "belong to a certain group of path". Bu that is how it his world works. Everything has to be labeled. Anyway,I love that pagan path❤

[@Jazzman5]

I was at Glastonbury for the same week. It was freezing! Had to go buy a duvet to wrapover my doss bag!

[@tiannasicilia4214]

I can’t get over the girl’s old dog just passed out in her arms 🤣

[@Dragonheart1988-e6d]

I know you're a controversial person, Jacob, and a lot of fellow Asatruar say negative things about you, but as I told you before, videos like this give me more of a valid reason to continue to follow you. Thank you for your wisdom yet again.

[@CultOfSol777]

Why some people say something negative about him? Not a fan of the Wicca stuff here but I really liked the story of this place. Maybe I will give it a visit one day.

[@janine100473]

is the white well a different place to the White spring?

[@giverthebeans9711]

The best videos on KZbin are right here.

[@TheWisdomOfOdin]

Thank you! That means a lot!

[@giverthebeans9711]

Anytime man, you ever have any other gatherings close to Kentucky let me know ❤️

[@reynardthefox]

A special place... Avalon...land of Apples...look around you see wild apples...look at the land between the Tor and the sea ...see the Lady Well and The reburied Guinevere and Arthur...' King once ,and King to be .'

[@debbiecarney1724]

One of my favorite places , love it

[@Stella77_7]

Gorgeous Lands for sure.

[@jackholloway1]

I live not far from Glastonbury and tbf I find it very artificial. The so-called "pagans" there are overwhelmingly Wiccans and other new age stuff, the woman in this talks about Celtic paganism and ancestral ways but almost everything she believes was invented in the 20th century, it embarrasses me and I think if you're serious about pagan reconstructionism, whether it be Celtic, Germanic or otherwise then it's best to stay away from people playing dress up as fairies

[@TheWisdomOfOdin]

Not all pagans believe in the reconstructionist path. While I agree that new age practices are too often past as "historical" I believe it's important to admit that we know next to nothing about the practices of the past. And for it to survive into the future it must evolve, while still being respectful to the past. Everything in life is about balance; it should not be 100% new-age but it also cannot be 100% reconstructed, because that will never exist again.

[@jackholloway1]

​@@TheWisdomOfOdin I think that's fair enough, but when you are presenting yourself as a Celtic paganism, like she is, and talking about ancestral healing, then I feel its important to point out what she's actually doing is late 20th century counterculture and has nothing to do with Celts or ancestors

[@dw309]

Another elitist viewer? Do you tell Protestants they’re not Catholic enough too?

[@parmenidesofelea9092]

This is exactly what I came away with from this video. I almost want this stuff to be deep and meaningful, but it appears that is not the case. New age woo woo and larping as celts of old is all I see here.

[@elliee5675]

local here too, we have so much authentic historical and archaological reconstruction work going on locally i did a big old eye roll that hes picked an identikit woman off the high street to film wafting around playing pretend in her dressing up outfits. so many people you could have spoken to who would have real knowledge about ancient glastonbury. she got to promote her business though and thats what glasto spirituality is really about the HUSTLE. even back in ancient times im sure every shaman and guru and priest would have been hustling to sell you their brand of religion and i say that as an archaologist!

[@juliebayley8364]

Went to vist some wiches who lives on avolon I am a middum byt as soonvas I got there I seen Arthur waiting for his love seen the lake and the sword abd lods of Arthur men on the field was really amazing they is definitely something powerful going on there 💙💙💚🙏🙏

[@trustwithin7188]

Yes the white springs are pretty amazing and the water contains lots of magical minerals 💧

[@danielsullivan9271]

I would love to meet you this summer when I work in Bath. Something about that region. Somerset Devon Wiltshire Glastonbury I feel strong connections to. Western half English and Northern English have strong connections to the Irish Welsh and Scottish. Southeast too but less so but they do have it too.

[@timflatus]

"C" is always hard in Celtic languages, so the horned one is "Kernunnos". Like Kernow.

[@silverhearttribe]

The White spring is very special. It's untainted by the commercialism of the town

[@grahamthebaronhesketh.]

Wow Kubi really glows...

[@fannymaresu3111]

Jacob, someday I'll do a spiritual trip and you will have to be my travel agent ! Hahaha ! (translation from french sorry, I don't know the right word in english!)

[@TheWisdomOfOdin]

One of my crazy book ideas is a pagan pilgrimage guide to European countries 😂

[@fannymaresu3111]

@@TheWisdomOfOdin OMG OMG OMGGGGG !!! YES ! I'm in ! 😍

[@jacinthasoundhealerdancer8438]

In July 2020 i was on the Thor and i met my own Soul ( trough my eyes she was there with me ) ✨✳️💃💞✳️✨ The most Magical Place for me☀️

[@free_gold4467]

Sounds like good acid!

[@trustwithin7188]

Yes we should all be having full moon parties and using the powerful energy to raise the vibration 📳 ✨ 🙌

[@Toastrackman]

Give your crystals a good cleanse 💎

[@evieaddy9580]

It is an amazing place but for the record the Tor is NOT the tower. Its the hill on which the tower sits. Its one of the highest peaks in England and in good weather you can see most of the mendips as far as bath. The spiritual side of it is more that its a very peaceful place which makes it attractive and very expensive to live in. I now live in Weston where i feel less happy as i now have to travel too long to get to it. Thats it my new goal is Glastonbury or wells i just need to work out how to get there.

[@StrangeBrew123]

Ive alway wished i was a clairvoyant and could see the history of these old buildings and artifacts for myself❤

[@timflatus]

Taurus is a beautiful soul. The discovery of Arthur's bones was almost certainly wishful thinking on the part of the monks, who wanted to attract more pilgrims to the abbey. There are many Avalons - each Celtic Kingdom probably had its own vale of apples. I do so wish you Americans would pronounce it right - it's "Glaastonbry", "Glastonberry" is in Connecticut (which I like to pronounce wrong in self-defence). I think you hit on one of the things that is genuinely unique about Glastonbury and that is the spontaneous pagan expression of our large alternative community. We don't have any evidence of Celtic settlement in or around the town - Glastonbury lake village was towards Mere and Compton Dundon was the closest hill-fort. While it's possible there was settlement prior to the first Saxon Church, all we actually have is some amphorae. We know almost nothing about the ancient druids. Modern Druidry was reconstructed from the 18th century onwards. What we do have is the vibrant modern expression of paganism that you have experienced.

[@chendaforest]

Spiritual tourism has a very long history in Glastonbury. To my mind that's the most consistent thing about the place and perhaps gives it a certain authenticity. You are absolutely right though we know almost nothing about the Druids, indeed they may have only existed in the minds of the invading Romans - a generic name for an elite social strata they needed to buy off or destroy.

[@timflatus]

@@chendaforest I'm not thinking about tourists so much as the modern pagan community that lives, works and celebrates here. It's not uncommon to find yourself standing in circle with the mayor and local vicar. Glastonbury isn't the only place where that happens, but it is meaningful.

[@timflatus]

It is an undeniably magical place and the feeling that many of us have of it having been sacred to the ancient Celts is reasonable, if non-disprovable. We have no evidence of Arthur's historicity, but we have plenty of evidence of the historical impact of his legend.

[@chendaforest]

@@timflatus I don't disagree. As long as we keep a clear line between historical fact and mythology (or at least acknowledge the historical ambiguity) then there is nothing wrong with neo-paganism.

[@timflatus]

@@chendaforest We are of one mind. As magic is the art of entering into a state of willed madness to a large extent, practitioners need to learn the brakes and learn the difference between the realms of imagination and provable consensus reality. One of the best tools for that is humour!

[@trustwithin7188]

Interesting story about the oak tree 🌳

[@kimmacdermotroe2957]

Perhaps this video & the comments will inspire people to research the historical Arthur. He may have been a romanized British celt who led the resistance to the Saxons in the early 6th century.

[@Circa1692]

"There is no such thing as Good Magic or Bad Magic, White or Black. There is only magic. It's how it's used, or by whom that matters. It comes under our direction - if we have the power" ~ J Herbert

[@StephMcAlea]

Kubi May seems really nice, but I'm afraid, in terms of 'Arthur', she is mistaken in almost every respect. 'Arthur' had his time in what is now North Wales and Chester. The farthest North he lived was his father's land in Lanarkshire, and he came south to fight off Irish raiders. Upon Vortigern's death, he (Owain) and his brother seized the lands of Powys and Gwynedd. His most southerly exploits were to relieve a siege at Caer Baddan (Bath). Eliseg's Pillar tells the full lineage of the Bear of Britain (Arth ap Prydein), but it isn't in the West Country. It does, however, have great legends of its own, such as Mark, Gofannon, and Taliesin. One thing the West Country has more than other places, though, is paleo and neolithic sites. It seems I'm afraid that Kubi is exploring a little too tangentially into "Celtic" myths and not Brythonic. I'm a publisher of an Arthurian magazine and a druidic adept. (Cernnunos is pronounced with a 'K'. 'C' as an 's' sound is Latin and Notman).

[@andeeanko7079]

What do you think of the work of John and Caitlin Matthews in regards to Arthur? I was first introduced to everything Arthurian as well as neo paganism (I know it often gets all tangled up) in the 90s.

[@operationgoldfish8331]

Yeah? I'd really like to see your evidence base for all this apparent authority. The evidence for 'Arthur' is extremely sketchy and boils down to a handful of place names, some mentions in the Mabinogi and a bit of medieval propaganda. If the Arthur of legend existed he must have owned a helicopter, because there are old place names from Scotland down to Cornwall that refer to him. It is highly unlikely that he was a single person.