The Celts Influence In Ancient Celtic Culture

Magic traditions have long fascinated people, but none have been as captivating as the Celtic traditions. The Celts influence had a wide reach at their height of power that stretched from Ireland to Turkey, which was strengthened by their ferocity. Most of the written history and traditions of the Celts came from the Romans during their time of conquest, as the Celts passed down their traditions orally, which has added to the mysticism that surrounds them. Their spirituality was holistic, embedded with earth magic, and guided by druids. The mysticism was an important aspect as the Celts believed that life was full of magic, which was practiced daily. The concepts of magic, religion and druidism play an important role in traditional Celtic practices, which have transcended time to be adapted into current modern day Celtic Wicca practices. Celts were a fearless and dynamic people who were skilled …show more content…
Their power surpassed even the most revered Chieftains. They had the ability to pass from waring tribe to tribe with no repercussions. On public occasions, no one could speak before the Druid had done so (Duddy 1996). To speak before a Druid had a chance to speak was a great disrespect against them, and an attack against their social standing. With their power, they were responsible for the settlement of private and public disputes and would pass of judgement on law-breakers; of which their harshest penalty was excommunication from the tribe (Duddy 1996). A person excommunicated would become a total social outcast and pariah. They would be shunned, this included no more familial ties and no more attendance or participation in ritual activities. In essence their cultural identity was stripped from them and their ties to their ancestral magic