Celts

lt is not a negative symbol I just do not like snakes although they do have smooth skin it is just not something I like to come in contact with. snakes are slimy and can be dangerous if they think they have be most are very posionious and can kill you in a short amount of time. Snakes slither on the ground they do not have legs so they can not get up and move around they do move fast though they can hide very well and are very quite until you walk up on them. Although the snake is used in many…

Do animals have a place within a modern military? The use of animals as a military asset has occurred since the dawn of Animal-Human cooperation. Their use and purpose have changed dramatically over time, going from hunting companions to chariot horses to armored cavalry to explosive detection animals. However, in this age of gun and rockets, is it ethical for animals to have a place within a modern military’s arsenal? There are many ways in which a modern military can utilize animals in a safe,…

I believe the dream of the rood is a poem because of how eloquently it illustrates and describes the culture clash between the Pagan and Christian culture. The rood is actually a cross, the cross on which Jesus was crucified. The author recalls a vision that he had during a dream in the middle of the night where he saw a tree surrounded by a halo of light. The tree he speaks of in the poem is actually the cross. This refers to the Pagan culture in a way because the Pagan culture is a nature…

The Germanic tribes invaded Europe, diffused into its society and influenced the civilizations already in Europe. But what were those influences? Did each tribe contribute something unique to Europe? Where did each tribe come from? The time span of the Germanic, or barbarian, invasions spans roughly a thousand years. My primary focus will be on the years 500 B.C. to 500 A.D. As a whole the Germanic tribes contributed different kinds of warfare, politics, and weaponry. An example of this is the…

The Irish are descendants mostly of the ancient Celts, but the Vikings, Normans English, and Scots add to their culture. Some push factor was that in the 19th century Many people were forced to leave because of some crop failures. Some pull factors are that Ireland has been known for the beauty…

“There are only two kinds of people in the world, the Irish and those who wish they were.” (Unknown). This is a very common quote to describe the people of Ireland. The people of Ireland have an unique history, culture, religion, meals, living conditions, jobs, and recreation. Ireland is a small, independent country east of Great Britain. The island is occupied by Ireland and Northern Ireland. However, Northern Ireland only occupies one-sixth of the land. Ireland is known for its beautiful…

Macbeth’s life. From them readers can see some similarities from the actual story to the play. The Chronicles say that when King Malcom II of Scotland died, He commanded that his oldest grandson Duncan receive the throne. This, however, went against the Celts tradition of succession. The tradition is that the…

Boudicca, or Boudica, was a Celtic warrior woman who took a stand against the Roman Empire and won many battles during AD 60-61 (“Boudicca”). Although she did not win the war, she left a great impact on history and the Roman Empire (“Boadicea” Ancient). Boudica took a stand against the Roman Empire by protecting her land, ensuring that her people were safe, and defeating the Romans in multiple battles. Boudica believed that her land should remain her land. Born in AD 30, Boudica was the queen…

Since the location of Greece at the crossing point of the west and east, Greek culture and traditions ae very rich and diverse. The Greek culture began to develop thousands years ago and it includes the Paleolithic era and the birth of the great Minoan, Mycenaean and Cycladic civilizations through the Classical Period and the Golden Age. Due to the Greek life was dominated by religion, the temples of ancient Greece were the biggest and most beautiful. Also, they have the purpose to built is that…

The word Ostara is just one of the names applied to the celebration of the spring equinox on March 21. now other religions call it Easter. the Spring Equinox, which in the northern hemisphere is around the 20th or 21st of March and in the southern hemisphere around the 23rd of September. Ostara is called Easter in the christian religion sadly they do not know the whole story behind it so lets get some insight to it. Nature Spirits: Mer-people, Air and Water beings who are connected with spring…