Lammas: the First Part of the Ritual
The chapter on the Lammas ritual is divided into four sections. This is the second section:
The Ritual
The men and women assemble apart. If possible the ladies should carry or wear flowers, preferably poppies. A statuette of the Goddess, or simulacrum of Her presence, such as a mask, should be available to be carried in procession. As is suitable for a ‘dark’ ritual, evening is the time for the ceremony. The man who acts as the Lord of the Dead should wear a dark cloak, purple being excellent for the purpose, and a wreath of evergreen oak upon his head. Some meat and wine should be placed at the centre of the ritual site. The men are provided with candles or flaming torches. As they are still in mourning for Robin they should be so dressed.
