Celtic Mythology (Ireland, Britain, Gaul) Celtic mythology, preserved orally and later in medieval Irish/Welsh manuscripts, features a fluid pantheon of nature-linked deities, heroes, and supernatural beings like the Tuatha De Danann. Gods such as Lugh (skill), Brigid (healing/poetry), and Cernunnos (horned god of wilderness) reflect animistic reverence for land, rivers, and seasons. Tales center on heroic cycles: Cu Chulainn’s tragic valor, Fionn mac Cumhaill’s wisdom, and King Arthur’s Welsh roots. The Otherworld—a parallel realm of eternal youth—appears through mists or burial mounds. Druids served as priests, judges, and lore-keepers. With no centralized doctrine, myths varied regionally but shared themes: transformation, poetic inspiration, and warrior honor. Christian monks recorded many stories, blending pagan and Christian elements. Suppressed under Roman and later Norman rule, Celtic myths survived in folklore, place names, and festivals like Samhain (Halloween’s origin). Their lyrical, earth-centered vision continues to inspire fantasy literature and eco-spirituality—celebrating mystery, liminality, and the sacredness of the natural world.
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