Celtic mythology

Celtic polytheism or paganism compromises of many different religions and beliefs of the Celts. There are so many different beliefs that there is said to be no official creation myth in Celtic mythology. The myth being analyzed here is just one of many. This particular creation myth can be classified as a deus faber myth. Creation myths classified as deus faber myths generally liken their god to a craftsman in the way he creates the world. The gods in this particular myth create humans and animals from the bark of an Oak tree. The gods also create bows, arrows, clubs, thunderbolts, and harps from that same tree. This pattern of creating things out of wood reflects how craftsmen in the woodworking trade primarily make things out of wood. It…

Andrew potter P.5 Honors Language Arts CELTIC MYTHOLOGY We know them for their skirt wearing, alcohol drinking, and funny talking but do we know the irish for their older culture, the celtic culture. Now before we get into too much detail let’s start with the basics. The celts were located around Ireland and parts of Europe. The celtic culture presumably started around 800-450 B.C. The population is vague and we are unsure, but we do know their religion. The celts were polytheistic, which means…

who raised me on stories of our descendancy from the ancient Celtic Kings of Irish mythology. It was through these stories that I first developed the sense of pride and strength that would guide me through the various challenges of my life. My parents arrived in New York City in the early sixties, with sixty dollars in their pockets. They bravely came in pursuit of the American dream without knowing a soul in this brave new world. Having no college education and expecting their first child…

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,…

Celtic Gods and Goddesses Religion and mythology is an important part of every major culture around the world, as far back in history as imaginable. The Celts were no different. Before Christianity became commonplace, the Celtic people had their own myths, gods and goddesses, and religious rituals. A main source of Celtic legends were Christian monks who recorded them, giving further insight to how the Celts viewed life. Celtic gods and goddesses played an important role in the Celtic people’s…

Significance of Animals, Nature, and Imagery In Celtic Folklore, animals are constantly being used in the stories which shows an admiration that the writers had in this time period for animals. “Lanval,” “Sir Gawain,” and “The Green Knight” are a few examples that use animals in the story comparing things such as beauty. According to Lars Nooden, “Animals in Celtic and Welsh mythology are tied in with fertility and vitality, because they are living, moving, and growing. They also provide…

Mythology is best known for creating symbolisms behind the circle and giving human-like qualities to god-like figures. The circle is a symbol with no beginning or ending. Such is true with mythologies that reference the circle and its symbolic meaning. In mythology, the circle can represent anything from the process of being born, breathing your last breath, and being reborn, to the never-ending process of the classical elements of the world; water, fire, earth, and air. These four elements of…

imaginary creatures, sometimes magic, and has the theme of good versus evil. Australian folklore is counted as an urban legend, Australia’s stories about the aborigine’s is heavily concentrated in mythology. Aborigine’s can transform from or into human beings, or natural species. Australia’s values are not exclusive…

Michael Jordan once said “I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” The sport of basketball is not easy; it takes pride, awareness, practice, and confidence. How far of an impact has basketball made into the world of sports? Basketball holds a lot under its belt. In the beginning it was small, but now, the sport of basketball has overcame the impossible. The sport of basketball is now one of the biggest sports in the U.S and all around the world today,…

amongst their friends and family will gather the most candy; this day is called Halloween. Halloween is the one day in the whole year where people and children alike dress up in costumes and go door to door in order to accumulate candy, however, one would not think that Halloween was not always a child-friendly holiday but had a shadowy and foggy past. Halloween then and Halloween now are completely two different people. Halloween in the past was first a day that marked a new season, but soon…