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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 druids and Celts the same?

Druids are/were a part of the Celtic People.

What did the Celts do for a living?

Well, Celts were famed for Jewelery, probably a lot were involved in this, and other artisan trades. Farming was necessary, and offered a lot of employment.

Why did the Celts leave gifts and treats out?

because their priests came around to their houses and either blessed or cursed you depending on what u left out for them to eat

What heart in the Celtic motherhood knot represents the mother?

The interlocking heart itself is the mother. The dot or heart within is the child, in the arms, surrounded by the love of the mother.

Do celt's still exist?

Well Some People Say That They Are Celt E.g "Not British Were Celts"

Were Celts Catholic?

The first Celts existed before Catholicism, so they were no Catholic. Once Catholicism was established, there were Celts still around and some of them did become Catholics.

What is the link between paganism and Celts?

The Celts were believers of a Nature Religion. They didn't call themselves Pagan. When the Roman Empire came to the Ireland, they called the country dwellers as Pagans. The word "Pagan" was a slang term those days to put down (degrade) someone lower or uncivilized. Later the word "Pagan" became a word to call the old religion on the country dwellers.

How do we know so much about the Celts?

The Celtic people left behind a rich archaeological record. Many Iron Age artifacts have been uncovered, all bearing distinctive markings (swirling lines, stylized faces) that are associated with Celtic traditions. Weapons, stone monuments, and art objects are also commonly found at Celtic archaeological sites, giving us a lot of insight into the lives of this ancient community.

Were the Celt's barbaric savages who held spiritual beliefs?

== == The Celts were "barbaric savages" only in the eyes of the Romans, to whom every non-Roman (except perhaps the Greeks) were "barbarians." The Celts had a thriving culture, complete with art, and at one time they were the dominant people of Europe. They never united into a single nation, however, and because of their lack of unity, they were eventually overwhelmed by the Roman Empire. Not all Celts, fell under Roman rule. The Scots, for example, proved to be such fierce foes that the Emperor Hadrian built a wall between Roman-occupied Britain and Scotland to protect their legions against the wild men of the north. Today, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Cornwall remain Celtic bastions. Celts are also found in Brittany, France. The Basques in Spain may also be part of the Celtic family tree.

Why did the Celts through their weapons into lakes and rivers?

As a tribute to their many gods, the Celts often threw valuables into rivers and lakes, considered to be holy places.

What are the Seleighe and Unseleighe court referred to in Celtic myth?

Sidhe is a Gaelic word which means hill which is used incorrectly to refer to faeries because they are reputed to live in hills (or burial mounds). The Seleighe and Unseleighe courts, sometimes spelt Seelie and Unseelie, are groups of trouping faeries. Seelie basically means "blessed" amd Unseelie "unblessed". The Seelie court are beautiful and basically considered good. The Unseelie are basically evil and are supposed to ride across the sky during during or preceeding storms.

What did the Celts wear for battle?

In the Celtic world it was a custom of warriors to strip naked before rushing into battle,for example,against the Romans,or to engage in single combat.It has been suggested that this made them at one with nature and so increased their lifeforce.

Why did the Celts settle in Wales and Scotland?

They settled in all of Great Britain but England was later invaded by other races.

Is Celtic the first language of Ireland?

There is no language called Celtic. Ireland's native language is Irish, sometimes called Gaelic. It is the second most important language, as English is the main language spoken in Ireland.

Did Celts wear toe rings?

yes they did wear toe rings for some reason u should look up right know for your safety of your grades

And not listen to this contributor, because they cannot spell.

Is there any evidence that the Celts were a witness to Moses parting the Red Sea?

First of all, there is no evidence that Moses ever parted the Red Sea, or even that there was an Exodus from Egypt as described in the Bible. In fact, there is near-unanimity among scholars that this did not really happen. If indeed the Red Sea was parted somewhere around 1440 BCE, then the Celts were then located far away in eastern Europe and would have been blissfully unaware of this momentous event.

What did the Celts eat?

The Celts

Traditional food for the Celts included: boiled pork, roast beef, bread, game and fish; along with cheese, curds, milk ,fat and butter. This, in turn, was followed with tankards of mead, beer and imported wines for the wealthy

How many meals a day did the Celts eat?

Like most berbers and people from arid or desert areas, the early Celts ate little meat, and mainly subsisted on a kind of porridge or gruel. From their small size it is probable that they would be malnourished by today's standards.

Who lived in Ireland before the Celts?

Early Immigrants who most likely came from Scotland. The Celts had the advantage of weapons and etc. for conquest over Ireland. Most of the people who came to Ireland before the Celts, from the Continent via Scotland, were Dene-Caucasians. This large language family was all over Europe before the Indo-Europeans arrived.

Did the Celts Scots French Romans or Scandinavians first call the Emerald Isle Irlanda?

the roman name for Ireland was hibernia. the first Celts called it scotia. in welsh the name is iwerrdyion (apologies for spelling) which is probably where the normans heard it and used it in their native french as Irlande.