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We now leave the mild climate of the ancient Aegean, and the cold, forbidding regions of the North.
Here, we enter the lush, green land, shrouded in mists of magic and wonders. The land is young yet ancient; beautiful yet intriguing; and something quite magical.
We meet people who are fair and noble. Yet when aroused into battle, these people can easily become savage. One can lose their head, quite literally, at the end of the swords.
Though Celtic myths were not written until eleventh century AD, after the Vikings were driven out of Ireland, their sources, mostly oral traditions, were quite old. Even ancient.
Many of the myths that come to us, come mainly from Ireland and Wales. Celtic myths also included those from Scotland, Cornwall and Brittany (in France). We have to thank the Welsh myths, and to a lesser degree to the Irish, for the legends of King Arthur. While the medieval romance of Tristan and Isolde originated in Brittany, it gained popularity in Continental Europe and the British Isles.
Though Celtic literature didn't appear until the Middle Age, Celtic people and their religions existed during the time of ancient Rome. For more information on the Celtic people and their history and myths, feel free to readwithn here of them.
It is generally believed that there were seven separate, but historically related Celtic nations, all of which were connected to one another by common culture. Many of these nations are the resulting settlements of the Celtic tribes from early Proto-Indo-European history, Black Sea Circa. Celtic tribes have been known to venture out on vast nomadic migrations covering almost all of both eastern and western Europe. Seemingly always in pursuit of a better settlement and attempting to move away from tribal rivalry, war, famine, disease, etc. There are 14 major Celtic tribes, which have been given reference to by various Roman writers. Listedbelow are the seven most agreed upon Celtic Nations and the fourteen most predominant tribes. The 7 Celtic Nations Alba, which is now Scotland Breizh, which is now Brittany Cymru, which is now Wales Eire, which is Ireland in Old Irish Gaelic Galatia, which is now Spain, and France Kernow, which is Cornwall Mannin, is the Isle of Man The 14 most predominant Celtic tribes of note are: Aedui, Averni, Boii, Brigantes, Durotriges, Eravisci, Helvetii, Iceni, Nervii, Parisii, Scordisci, Trinovantes, Venetii, and Volcae.
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Red Lion (ie Gryphon) Rampant...Standard of Scotland:
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Feb 17, 2014.
Pictish Carved Symbol Stones Reveal Iron Age Written Language by Val Williamson, PhD 1 Reply
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The Morriganby Jennifer Emick 3 Replies
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Aonghus.
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Feb 10, 2014.
St. Michael and Belanus (Belanos)...The Celtic Sun-God:
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Feb 8, 2014.
TUATHA DE DANAAN by Knight-Grandmaster de Paul 3 Replies
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Something for our Druids :) by Betuel-Lilith Sairalindë Elanessë
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Jan 29, 2014.
Celtic Christianity and Divination by Bre Geier
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Jan 26, 2014.
Celtic Folklore Regarding Plants & Herbs by Bre Geier
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Jan 25, 2014.
The Druid Alphabet by Christine Narducci
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Jan 23, 2014.
The Celts 1 Reply
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Brighid - Hearth Goddess of Ireland By Patti Wigington
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The Keltoi...the Druidic Legacy:
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Danu
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Druids. Celts by Teths Place 1 Reply
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Cauldron Lore by Chris Power
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The African Roots of The Celtish Clans # 1 – The Black Kings of Scotland
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Jan 12, 2014.
Goddess Danu
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Celtic Shamanism - FAQ
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Jan 11, 2014.
The Triple Goddess of the Celts By: Mary jones
Started by Dept of PMM Artists & things Jan 9, 2014.
Celtic Myth Podshow Bringing the Tales and Stories of the Ancient Celts to your Fireside. The Celtic Myth Podshow will tell you ancient tales and legends of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall and Brittany bringing you the bravery of heroes and heroines, the magnificent pantheon of gods and goddesses and the magic and wonder of druids, faeries and folklore. It weaves together the rich, beautiful tapestry of mythological history, battles and sagas of the Celts.
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Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on January 22, 2014 at 5:32pm
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The Keltoi Culture...to, the Hallstatt Culture...to, the La Tene Culture...to, the Merovingian Culture...the Legacy continues....
(Pictured: Merovingian 'Serpent' Triskelion...Rouelle or plate/plaque chatelaine, from Merovingian Period, bronze age cut; Serpents forming a triscele. Museum of Laon.
***Note: The following text has been redacted from a book entitled, 'Celtic Culture: A Historical Encyclopedia'...to view online book in its entirety, see attached link.***
http://books.google.ca/books?id=f899xH_quaMC&pg=PA795&lpg=PA795&dq=Merovingian+%26+La+Tene+Culture&source=bl&ots=p-_ucdAA2H&sig=ccjKWgago2TfjNPLVfHR5zT6t5M&hl=en&sa=X&ei=IfveUrm0CsGyrgGd6IHoCw&ved=0CEYQ6AEwBzgK#v=onepage&q=Merovingian%20%26%20La%20Tene%20Culture&f=false
"As to 'Celts', whatever the range of Kelti had been in Hallstatt or La Tene times, Celtica was, in Roman times, was officially an administrative region in what is now central France and this political fact is likely to have obscured, and possibly narrowed, the pre-Roman range of the name. The politcal end of the Roman provinces of Gaul (Galliae) came gradually in the 5th century with the foundation of Germanic kingdoms west of the Rhine and the establishment of Breton rule in Amorica. The victory of Clovis the Frank in 486 marks the end of Gallo-Roman power in Gaul, and we may speak of 'Frankish' or 'Merovingian' Gaul Afterwards...."
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Cernunnos - An important (perhaps principal) god of the Continental Celts, a lord of nature, animals, fruit, grain, and prosperity. He is portrayed as having a man's body and the horns of a stag; his figure is seen in a squatting position, and he wears or carries the sacred torc often associated with the Continental Celts. Although his name is known from only one inscription (and is there partially obliterated, ‘—ernunnos’), the evidence for Cernunnos' widespread worship is impressive; he is, for example, portrayed on the Gundestrup Cauldron. More than thirty other representations survive, dispersed from what is today Romania to Ireland. There are convincing traces of him in the literary traditions of both Wales and Ireland; and in later illuminated manuscripts, figures evoking Cernunnos are symbolic of devilish and anti-Christian forces. The Breton pseudo-saint Korneli, a patron of horned creatures, also shows traces of Cernunnos. In Gaulish representation he has a ram-headed servant. Julius Caesar identified him with the Roman god Dis Pater. Later commentators have sought to link him with Conall Cernach and the Hindu Pashupati, a ‘lord of the beasts’. His posture has also been compared to that of Buddha, but it may only reflect the fact that Continental Celts squatted on the floor and did not use chairs.
MacKillop, James (1998) Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. Oxford, Oxford University Press. =>>>http://goo.gl/FlciLZ
Artwork by Illahie: http://illahie.deviantart.com/art/Cernunnos-6458642
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Amaethon is a Welsh God of Agriculture.Having been the main cause of the “Battle of Trees” or “Cad Goddeu” as a result of his theft of a dog, a deer, and a pet bird from the underworld.
His brother assisted in this particular war by transforming trees into warriors. Amaethon’s Irish equal is the Dagda.
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Aine is the Celtic Goddess of Love and Fertility. Aine appeared to be both a Celtic Goddess and a Faery Queen.She’s been referred to by other names, including the Lady of the Lake, the Goddess of the Earth and Nature, and also the Goddess of Luck and Magick.
In addition, there are several people who in fact believe that she may be an element of The Morrigan.
Aine is the daughter of Eogabail, a part of the Tuatha da Danaan as well as foster son of the Sea God Manannan Mac Lir, whilst other variations of this legend declare that she was really married to Manannan Mac Lir himself.
Aine has long been an exceptionally popular Goddess, and she got a reputation for being extremely friendly with human males.
People would praise Aine in the anticipation that she may bestow sexuality, fertility, and success upon them.
Those characteristics have often been associated with the Love Goddesses, and Aine had taken her main responsibility, regarding encouraging human sexuality, incredibly seriously.
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Badb: Celtic(Irish)Goddess of war. Mother aspect of the triple Goddess. Symbolizes life, enlightenment, wisdom and inspiration. Sister of Macha, the Morrigan, and Anu, the name of this Goddess means "boiling," "battle raven," and "scald-crow".Known as Cath Bodva in Gaul. A Mother Goddess and Triple Goddess and part of the trio for which Ireland was named including Eriu and Fotia or Fodla, Badb's cauldron boiled with the ever-producing mixture that produced all life. Variants: Badhbh, Badb, Banba
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nnon Celtic Goddess Fun Facts
Rhiannon is a Celtic Goddess. here are some fun facts about this extraordinary Goddess. She was promised by here father to a man by the name of Gwawl. She did not like this arranged marriage, she was in love with another a Fella by the name of Pwyll.
This outraged Gwawl so he put a curse on her.After seven years the curse was eventually lifted, but not without incredible anguish… she had her children abducted and was accused of murder due to her curse.
Pwyll eventually died and left her open to remarry. She chose Manawydan.
In different variations of the legend, Rhiannon had been a Celtic goddess who was later to became Vivienne, who was as the “Lady of the Lake”.
She is the goddess who gave Arthur the sword Excalibur, this in turn empowered him to become King in the stories of Camelot.
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u the Celtic Goddess
Danu is the Celtic Goddess of the wind, Wisdom and Fertility.
Most of all, she is the Irish Mother Goddess that delivered into being the TUATHA DE DANANN, her very own chosen people that initially reigned over Ireland.
As being a Mother Goddess, she is reknowned for suckling Godlets. You will still find 2 hillsides in County Kerry still referred to as ‘Paps of DANU’.
Maybe you have heard about Danny Boy, but she’s the initial Danu girl. She is also the mom and child of DAGDA, which is rather a elegant trick.
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