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Celtic Mythology

This category is for questions about the religion, mythology, Gods and Goddesses, and ancient wisdom of Iron Age Celts, including the Gaels, Celberians, Picts, and Brythonic tribes.

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What was the name of the language the Celts spoke?

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There are/were several Celtic languages: Irish, Scottish, Welsh and Breton being the principal ones that are still spoken. The last living speaker of Manx, the Celtic language spoken by the people of the Isle of Man, died a few years ago.

When did the Picts and Scots live in Britain?

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The Picts and Scots lived in different regions of what is now Scotland during the early Middle Ages, roughly from the 5th to the 10th centuries. The Picts inhabited northern and eastern Scotland, while the Scots originally came from Ireland and settled in western Scotland. The two groups eventually merged to form the Kingdom of Alba.

Did the Celts have shops?

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Yes, the Celts had shops called "oppida" in their larger settlements where goods were bought and sold. These shops catered to the needs of the community, selling items such as pottery, food, and tools. Trade also took place within the Celtic network, with goods being exchanged between different tribes and regions.

Is there a connection between King Arthur and the king of Scotland?

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There is no historical evidence to suggest a direct connection between King Arthur and the king of Scotland. King Arthur is a legendary figure in British mythology, while the king of Scotland has been a real monarch with a line of succession. The two figures belong to different realms of history and folklore.

Did the Celts go to school?

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Celts did not have formal schools like we have today. Education was usually informal and children learned skills and knowledge from their families and community members through storytelling, observation, and practical experience. Training in skills like hunting, farming, and craftsmanship would have been passed down from generation to generation.

What name means sea warrior in Celtic?

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There's actually no such language as "Celtic". Celtic refers to a group of dozens of languages, six of which are spoken today:

  1. Breton
  2. Cornish
  3. Irish Gaelic
  4. Manx
  5. Scottish Gaelic
  6. Welsh

Who or what did the Celts worship?

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The Celts worshiped a variety of deities that represented different aspects of nature, such as the sun, moon, and animals. They also believed in spirits that inhabited natural elements like trees, rivers, and mountains. Offerings and sacrifices were made to these deities and spirits to ensure protection, prosperity, and fertility.

How do you kill a banshee?

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In folklore, banshees are typically spirits and cannot be killed in a physical sense. It is said that if you hear a banshee's cry, it may signal an impending death. Traditional methods to ward off a banshee include blessing a house or wearing iron.

How does William most advance the plot of Frankenstein?

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William's murder plays a crucial role in advancing the plot of Frankenstein because it leads to Victor's intense guilt and sense of responsibility. This event drives Victor to seek revenge on the creature he created, setting off a chain of tragic events that ultimately culminate in the novel's conclusion.

What is the inscription on Excalibur?

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The inscription on Excalibur, King Arthur's legendary sword, is usually depicted as "Take me up, cast me away" or "Take me up, cast me away on earth." The exact wording may vary depending on the version of the legend.

How do you write an acrotic poem with the word mortgage?

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An acrostic poem is a poem where each line starts with successive letters from the chosen word, in this case Mortgage. so the first line would begin with M, the second with O the third with R etc.

Where does the myth of banshee originate from?

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The myth of the banshee originated in Irish folklore. Banshees are supernatural beings believed to herald death by wailing or keening. They are often associated with certain Irish families as a warning of an impending death in the family.

What is the name of God is Gracious in Celtic?

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The name of God is Gracious in Celtic is "Dagda." Dagda is a chief god and father figure in Irish mythology, known for his abundance and generosity.

What was the name of the Celtic god of war?

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Belatu-Cadros (Belatucadros, Belatucadrus,

Balatocadrus, Balatucadrus, Balaticaurus,

Balatucairus, Baliticaurus, Belatucairus,

Belatugagus, Belleticaurus, Blatucadrus,

and Blatucairus), a god of war

What other name can Epona goddess of horses in Celtic mythology carry?

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Who was the leader Celtic god?

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The Celtics had thousands of gods. They did not write about them, only pass them on through oral traditions. One of the main sources we have was Julius Caesar, who wrote that Mercury was the most honored of the Celtic gods. The also highly valued Apollo, Mars, Jupiter, Minerva, and Brigit. However, these were not their Celtic names, but the names that Caesar equaled them to from his own religion.

Teutates is believed to have been an important war god, and human sacrifices were made to him. The people being used as offerings were drowned in vats. The names of most Celtic gods were only ever recorded once or twice ever, so most of the knowledge has been lost.

However, some Celtic gods have been brought back into popularity by neopaganist groups. Ceridwen and Cernunnos are two of these.

When did Celtic Empire start and end?

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There was never a Celtic empire. Although the peoples we describe as Celtic spread widely over Europe and the British Isles, they never had one government, but existed as a collection of warring tribes that shared similar languages and cultures. No doubt there was an early Celtic proto-culture, but never an empire.

What cultures does Celtic mythology come from?

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Celtic Mythology was developed independent and indigineous to the British Isles, though it bears some similarity with other Northern European Pantheons.

What do io and europa have in common?

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In Greek myth, both Io and Europa were maidens loved by Zeus, they are also related: Io being the mother of Epaphus who had with Memphis a daughter Libya who had with Poseidon: Agenor King of Phoenicia who with Telephassa or Antiope the parents of Europa.