Three Things for Every Letter: The Bríatharogaim

S01E04 – Three Things for Every Letter

Ogham is more than letters carved in stone. Each fid carries layered meaning through short poetic phrases called the Bríatharogaim.

In this episode, Lora introduces the three core lists of word Ogham, how they worked in early Irish poetic training, and what they offer modern spiritual practice.

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📖 Note: The Bríatharogaim phrases are not in the free guide, but you’ll hear them spoken and explored in this episode.

Includes:
– What Bríatharogaim means and where it comes from
– The three original lists:
 • Bríatharogam Morainn mac Moín
 • Bríatharogam Mac ind Óc
 • Bríatharogam Con Culainn
– The three kennings for Beith (birch):
 • Féocos foltchaín – withered foot with fine hair
 • Glaisem cnis – greening of the skin
 • Maise malach – beauty of the eyebrow
– A solo voice practice using imagery
– A journaling prompt to let meaning rise rather than be forced

You don’t need to decode everything. Just listen.

These phrases have been teaching for over a thousand years.