Writings by Members of Our Grove
Collected here are links to some essays, poems, recipes and other writings created by some of our grove members. Part of the bardic spirit is to write, compose and create with words and music. In the future we hope to include some audio files to grove musicians too.
Scribbling by Alferian
Druidry and Education. Musings on druidic education and the forms in might take.
The Bardic Ideal. Essay on the Bards and the idea of Bardism as an ideal of imaginal creation.
Thoughts on the Druid's Prayer. A compilation of thoughts posted on the OBOD message board about each line of the Druid's Prayer.
Review of Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. A review essay on one of the more fascinating magical novels in recent years.
Prometheus Ex Machina. An older essay examining the Prometheus archetype as it emerges in modern fiction about scientists and engineers. A mini version of James's doctoral thesis on Technician-Heroes in 19th century literature.
The Dragon and the Man-Machine: T. Rex Meets Frankenstein. An article that examines male fantasies of the usurpation of the female power of giving birth through the heroic application of masculine Logos.
Krishna's Flute. Consideration of the flute of Krishna and the flute of the Pied Piper of Hamelin as symbols of divine calling and inspiration.
Avalon Chancellor's Live Journal. Irregular reports from the desk of the Chancellor of Avalon Center for Druidic Studies on the work being done by the chancellor and others working to build ACDS, along with the occasional musing and digression.
The Weekly Owl. Alferian's other web log in which he just rambles on about whatever is on his mind and tries to not talk about Avalon Center administration.
Other Order Members
Philip Carr-Gomm's Web Log. The Chosen Chief of OBOD keeps a very nice daily blog of his thoughts and doings.
Druidcast, the Druid Podcast by Damh the Bard of OBOD. Interviews with druid leaders and speakers, great music. My favorite podcast.
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