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Summary: have a look
Review: Back in the late nineteen-eighties I took a series of classes -- basically a kind of catechism -- in Wiccan belief and practice from a group local to the Atlanta area known as Y Tylwyth Teg. It was run by a man who struck me as fitting the stereotype of the wannabe authoritarian -- the sex-starved egotistical bastard with delusions of godhood. His name was Bill Wheeler (a cohort of mine in the computing industry, actually), who styled himself "Rhuddlwm Gawr" for official Wiccan purposes. It didn't take long for me to decide the whole setup was a scam (at least on his part) for sex and money, and it went something like this:
Students taking the series of classes to find out what Wicca is about would pay something like ten dollars per class2 for a series of a dozen classes on various topics associated with the tradition. They were also required to purchase a short series of truly stultifying books -- and I do not exaggerate when I say they were absolutely dreadfully tediously bad, not interesting even as textbook examples of horrible prose -- detailing the ersatz Rhuddlwm Gawr's spiritual journeys on Earth and Earth's "astral plane".3
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Summary: pwy sy'n credu hyn??????????
Review: Dyma fi un dydd yn trawo ar gopi o'r llyfryn diwerth hwn. Wedi imi fodio trwyddo mi welais ei fod yn llawn rwts - a gwaeth na hynny - mae'r gwr hwn nid yn unig yn dwyn hanes Cymru - yn troi'r dwr i'w felin ei hun, ond y mae hefyd yn dechrau ymosod ar Gymru. Y cam diweddaraf yw galw pob un sy'n meiddio mynd yn groes i'w gelwyddau yn genedlaetholwyr - fel petai hynny yn sarhad. Rydw i'n falch o fod yn un. Fyddai'r gwr hwn ddim hyd yn oed yn medru cael hyd i Gymru ar fap!!!!!!!! Mae o wedi dyfeisio enw iddo fo ei hun - Rhuddlwm Gawr. Ond ei enw go iawn ydi William Wheeler - dim ond dwy waith fuodd o yn ngwlad y menyg gwynion. Mi gafodd o ei wrthod gan baganiaid Saesneg am ei fod yn ben bach hunan-bwysig ac yno mi feddyliodd y gallai ddweud beth a fynnai am Gymru am ei bod yn wlad fach ddibwys a fyddai neb ddim callach ei fod yn malu cachu. Gyda llaw mae'n rhaid i'r holl ferched sy'n ymaelodi gysgu ag ef - defod baganaidd gafodd ei chreu ganddo - wrth gwrs. Mae 'na grwp da yn ymdrin â'r cwlt yma a'i enw ydy rhuddlwm@yahoogroups.com.
Byddwch ofalus da chwi!!!!!!
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Summary: gwiriondeb llwyr
Review: Fyddwn i ddim yn defnyddio dalennau diwerth y gyfrol hon i sychu fy nhin. Gwr yw hwn nad oes ganddo ddim ffeuen o gydwybod ynghylch dyfeisio'r dwli mwyaf ynghylch ein gwlad. Ni fedr yr un gair o Gymraeg ac y mae ei glywed, yn ôl y rhai a fu'n ddigon diniwed i ymaelodi, yn datgan ei ffug enw 'rhuddlwm gawr' yn artaith i glustiau'r Cymry. Y mae gwir angen ichwi oll ofalu rhag y gwr hwn oherwydd ei fod yn beryglus, yn dwyllwr ac orfodwr. Nid oes a wnelo'r hyn a ysgrifenna ddim â Chymru. Dyfeisia lle nad oes ganddo'r deall i ymchwilio. Gwelir yma gyhuddiadau rhyfeddol am Gymru a'r Gymraeg. Nid ymwelodd namyn ddwywaith â Chymru ac ar sail hyn a dyrnaid o hen lyfrau creodd ei fersiwn ef o baganiaeth. Bu'n ymosod ar y Cymry cenedlaetholgar tra'n honni bod Llywelyn yn bagan!!
Mr Wheeler, will you please leave the Welsh Nation alone. We have survived attacks by Saxons, Vikings, Irish, Normans and English. We will outlive your lies. Please stop misportraying our nation. Our history and identity is not a toy for you to play with and manipulate.
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Summary: Tired of the slander
Review: I attended Rhuddlwm Gawrs classes in the 70s and early 80s. I found him to be a very honorable person as can be proved by the Website that contains some of his teachings. I traveled to Wales and met some of his Dynion Mwyn teachers. Later my spiritual path diverged and I ended up going more toward druidism. BUT I can say this about his books with no reservation. He is honest, considerate and (too) trusting of a teacher. He may not care what others say about him, but I say that all those who attack him and do not want you to read his books are false prophets only concerned that people will call them liars if you read his books.
The Quest is a book that tells his story of initiation. The Quest will change your life as it did mine. Yes I am a Fan. His books changed my life for the better. Thank you Rhuddlwm for your wonderful integrity and conscience.
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Summary: This also my Quest for the Grail
Review: I have lived in North Wales for over nineteen years. When I first learned of this book I was skeptical - I mean here is an American - a Yank! - writing about US!!!But after I bought it and read it. I think it is one of the best books on the Pagan Welsh I have read. Please read it if you have the bob to buy it. It is expensive. But worth it. Initiation, Gods and Goddesses, starting a coven, ritual, its all there. I have it sitting on my altar and use it constantly.
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Summary: This also my Quest for the Grail
Review: I plead with you. If you are a new seeker after the Celtic traditions of Paganism, you HAVE to read this one. Covers all pagan spirituality. Written by Rhuddlwm Gawr. I met him years ago when I was visiting the States. Wonderful teacher. Wonderful book.
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Summary: I love this book
Review: If you look at the previous bad reviews, you will see that the people in the "Trash Welsh Witchcraft club" can't spell, do not know their own history and about all they can do is speak Welsh. That's fine because we Welsh have a long history of not doing what some people want us to do.
But I was a little hesitant to write this review. I was afraid these Welsh terroristic reviewers may find out who I am. There have been rumours that other real Witches have been threatened by them. They certainly are uneducated aren't they?
But, I really wish more Welsh non-pagans and Welsh non-witches would read this book. It has a ton of information, yes, it is (IMHO)quite advanced. There are no spells, so its not for someone who is looking for Witchcraft or paganism as a way to practice witchcraft and be different from their friends, but it is a look about the Mysteries of Welsh Witchcraft. It has history, and ethics and practices and beliefs, something everyone should know. Beginning Welsh Witches should read this book. I have never read a book yet that has absolutly everything - but this is close - and teaches about the Mysteries as a way to become spiritual. It is totally obvious the previous reviewers didn't even read the book, much less know what it contains. They are just silly.
One really good book, and the first I ever read, was the Quest, read the chapter on myths. It gives a ton of great information, in a little bit easier to understand format. But I think everyone should read this book. I agree that the word "The Quest" threw me off in buying it, only because I didn't want to look like I was trying to be one of the wanna be wiccans who are interested in it because its a book that stands out. But I am extremly glad that I did buy it. My copy will soon be doggeared and stained and dusty and look as well used and read and loved as any ritualistic book should. all I can say is buy it, read it, if you don't understand it the first time, read it again. If that still doesn't work, keep it, and read it after practicing longer, and after reading some of the easier to read books. But keep this book. :)
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Summary: Great Book
Review: The Quest by Rhuddlwm Gawr was one of the first books that I read dealing with the subject of Witchcraft. I found it refreshing in that it didn't espouse "goddess worship" or basic candle magick. I did find that it could induce paranoia. Most Welsh Pagans don't like it because it was written by an American. And it talks about Welsh Faerie Witchcraft. It actually gave the process that a true Welsh Witch would have to undergo before they would be adopted into a coven. And because it is authentic Witchcraft which has a core of traditional philosophy and an aura of modern techniques, they scoff at it for not appearing to be 10,000 years old. I respect the author for putting up with the politically correct non-pagan reviewers who want to debase the book, because they don't like the spelling of some Welsh words. I hope they are getting something from the experience of attacking a real pagan religion which has many more adherents in Wales than they could ever imagine. Most of The Quest deals with spiritual processes of how a young man began the process of becoming initiated into Welsh Witch. He also seemed to have an obsession with trying to convey to the reader the emotional roller coaster he experienced as he set out on the journey. It was entertaining though and there's one method that I did like alot. Meditation helps me to quiet myself and at the same time energize for an upcoming ritual. It helps the Witch to concentrate on the purpose of the ritual. I actually could picture myself experiencing what he experienced. Definitely different from a female authored book. The previous personal comments about the Tradition is laughable. The founder of the American branch is one of the most ethical people I have ever met. I have met him at Festivals, Gatherings and book signings and I will have to say, he is warm, honest and very caring. People who trash people on the internet and defame their reputation with untrue statements need to get a life and need to start telling the truth. Buy the Quest. It is a wonderful book.
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Summary: A Great Classic Book for anyone interested in Welsh Craft
Review: The Quest by Rhuddlwm Gawr was one of the first books that I read dealing with the subject of Witchcraft. I found it refreshing in that it didn't espouse "goddess worship" or basic candle magick. I did find that it could induce paranoia. Most Welsh Pagans don't like it because it was written by an American. And it talks about Welsh Faerie Witchcraft. It actually gave the process that a true Welsh Witch would have to undergo before they would be adopted into a coven. And because it is authentic Witchcraft which has a core of traditional philosophy and an aura of modern techniques, they scoff at it for not appearing to be 10,000 years old. I respect the author for putting up with the politically correct non-pagan reviewers who want to debase the book, because they don't like the spelling of some Welsh words. I hope they are getting something from the experience of attacking a real pagan religion which has many more adherents in Wales than they could ever imagine. Most of The Quest deals with spiritual processes of how a young man began the process of becoming initiated into Welsh Witch. He also seemed to have an obsession with trying to convey to the reader the emotional roller coaster he experienced as he set out on the journey. It was entertaining though and there's one method that I did like alot. Meditation helps me to quiet myself and at the same time energize for an upcoming ritual. It helps the Witch to concentrate on the purpose of the ritual. I actually could picture myself experiencing what he experienced. Definitely different from a female authored book. The previous personal comments about the Tradition is laughable. The founder of the American branch is one of the most ethical people I have ever met. I have met him at Festivals, Gatherings and book signings and I will have to say, he is warm, honest and very caring. People who trash people on the internet and defame their reputation with untrue statements need to get a life and need to start telling the truth. Buy the Quest. It is a wonderful book.
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Summary: An actual story of Initiation told by an initiate
Review: Where should I start. First, I am not one to be taken in by con artists or shysters. So I have done a great deal of research over the past five years since first reading a used copy of this book. I have also looked at the documents and information generated by Gerald Gardner. I have also explored Barddas and other documents written by Old Iolo. I have researched the bards of Prince Llewelyn (which this book is supposedly based upon). I have explored the University of Wales Library in Cardiff and in Aberstwyth. The following a summary of the results of my research: 1) Llewelyns Bards were descendants of Druids. 2) Llewelyn was favorably drawn to Druidism 3) there is evidence that Llewelyn was a Knights Templar 4) There is evidence that his wife was a member of a mystery organization in France. 5) I found out who Taliesin enion Vawr was and where he was born. 6) I found out who Sarah (Rhuddlwm Gawrs teacher was 7) I interviewed a member of Dynion Mwyn in Cardiff Wales who witnessed Rhuddlwm Gawrs initiation 8) I actually visited the area near Betws-y-coed where Rhuddlwm met his teachers. AND found it at the direction of a member from Cardiff. It is not quite as recognizable as it is in the book, but I believe that could be because of the long period of time between Rhuddlwm Gawrs Welsh experience and when this book was written. Does it contain some similarities to Gardnerian practices. Of course. Most Witchcraft in England/Wales/Scotland/Cornwall comes from similar backgrounds. I looked at the Witchcraft that was practiced as late as the 1600s, that which was practiced in the 1800s and that whicch survived even into the 1900s. It is all very similar in its practice. This Book is no exception. Read it for the story of someone who became drawn into the Craft and "Old Religion" as the Americans say. This book is an inspired work of NON-fiction, but I am sure the Gardnerians will attack it, the Christians will attack it, and the "NeoPagan Critics will attack it. Don't listen to them. Listen to your heart as you read excerpts from it. It is not only neat, it is valuable as a good introduction to how a family tradition is practiced. In fact, its story has been copied by a great number of "nitiates" who claim to be Welsh Witches" but only read the book. Great Read!!!
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