Tag Archives: Sumerian myths

The Quest for Immortality: Anomalies… Stuart France

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* Given that much of the Epic of Gilgamesh has found its way into the Hebrew Book of Genesis in a somewhat garbled form… Why, we may wonder, is the flood story re-told almost word for word? * We say … Continue reading →

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Gilgamesh descending (9)- final part ~ Steve Tanham

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Sue Vincent

And now you will want an ending… Like day gives way to night, though there is no single point where we could all agree that it was either… Like the moment of sleep or awakening, though one drifts into the … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Deep: Taking root

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Sue Vincent

One of the questions people don’t like to ask is whether or not our ritual drama weekends serve any useful purpose. It is all very well coming along to share the fun… and they are always fun… or enjoying a … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Deep: Outrunning the sun

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Sue Vincent

“Can’t stop,” said I, dashing through the corridor. “I’ve got to paint celery…” “Can you help me with my skin?” “Sure. I’ll just grab the pins…” There were a number of puzzled looks, as if to say, ‘she’s finally lost … Continue reading →

Lord of the Deep: “Why is there such grief..?”

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Preparing the temple for the final ritual drama of the weekend is always bittersweet. It is the last stage of a journey that has been years in the making. This story, the tale of Gilgamesh, is older than any other … Continue reading →

Lord of the Deep: Surfing the Web

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Saturday is always a heavy day, with three rituals and attendant prep sessions, as well as two explorations, led this time by Lorraine and Jan, both of whom are ordained ministers, but who follow rather different personal paths. You can … Continue reading →

Lord of the Deep: Rebuilding the citadel

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Once more the fates move. Now, while Gilgamesh steps beyond himself, he and Enkidu, Life and Death, Man and Nature, become the portal that guards the Veil of the Beyond. Each offers their gifts as the Companions, one by one, … Continue reading →

The Quest for Immortality: Gods… Stuart France

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* The workshops serve as a Celtic Cauldron of Plenty… Everyone gets what they most need. How is this possible? How is it possible that three years on from first tentatively considering the Epic of Gilgamesh as a potential subject … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Deep: Stepping beyond…

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Sue Vincent

When Lord of the Deep was being written, decisions had to be made about which elements of the ancient Epic of Gilgamesh to include, which to leave out altogether and which to adapt to aid the flow of our story. … Continue reading →

Lord of the Deep: Getting under the skin…

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Sue Vincent

In any drama, be it ritual or otherwise, there is a fine line over which you must hover as an ‘actor’. You are not your character. Lines and scenarios that make you look amazing or, alternatively, portray you as evil, … Continue reading →