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Celtic History

The history of the indigenous peoples of the British Isles contains a rich culture of tribes, peoples, and customs. These people have fought and beaten the Romans, Anglo-Saxons, and Normans. Their influence can still be seen throughout Ireland and Scotland today.

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Are the Celts Galatians?

Better put the other way as the Galatians are celts, but went there from their heartlands in Gaul etc. many fighting as mercenaries around the time of Phyrus liosmachus etc. and ended up staying leaving placenames such as Dru-na-meton and Ankara from an-coire

What occupations did the Celts have?

pretty much the same as today,

only they had different names!

How did the Celts travel?

Their feet, riding animals, pack animals, carts, coracles, small boats.

What is the origin and history of the Celtic knot?

Well first of all you'd have to figure out what a celt is many cultures such as the leTene or Halstat had their own knotwork designs so did the Norse and their is even the Jewish lyre knot which is based on the the Jewish harp.

While no-one is exactly sure why they developed the historical evidance points to them coming into existence from around 500 bc onwards.

Many of the websites listed below go into futher detail on the history of tribal knots.

http://www.museangel.net/knot.HTML

http://altreligion.about.com/library/glossary/symbols/bldefscelticknots.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_knot

http://www.thinkythings.org/knotwork/knotwork-meaning.HTML

http://www.aon-Celtic.com/trade_history_meanings.HTML

I hope this helps you.

What is the celtic language called?

There is no single language called 'Celtic': the two main groups are Goidelic (Irish, Scots Gaelic. Manx) and Brythonic (Welsh, Breton, Cornish).

Celtic players since 1970?

Jorge Kadette, Henrik Larsson. Paul McStay, Jackie McNamara, Neil Lennon.

no they have been playing b 4 that but they did not have da same coach

Where the Celts lived in Ireland?

Celts lived in many parts of Ireland. There is evidence of them in many places. Archaeologists have found artefacts from the Celtic era in different parts of Ireland.

What types of weapons did the Celts have?

The Celts used several types of weapons. The main weapon that they used was the sword. The also used the falcata.

Why did Celts dress in costumes?

Halloween or Samhain as it was known then was supposed to be the day when demons and monsters could enter this world. They then made masks and costumes to prepare. They thought that the monster's own scariness would scare them off.

What words did the Celts birng to England?

The Celts contributed various words to the English language, primarily through place names and terms related to nature, agriculture, and everyday life. Notable examples include "crag" (rock), "brock" (badger), and "dun" (hill or fort). Many of these words reflect the Celtic influence on the landscape and culture of early England, particularly in regions such as Wales, Scotland, and Cornwall. Additionally, certain terms related to farming and livestock also have Celtic origins.

Where did the Romans and Celts fight?

The Romans and the Celts fought in Hadrians Wall.