How does Celtic Mythology influence the storyline? Quite a lot.
To get everyone up to speed, here's a quick hit list of customs. The more questions you ask, the more likely that teamwork will get us the answers. So ask away.
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CELTIC ARTEFACTS
Archaeological discoveries at Celtic sites show the ancient Celts to be a very sophisticated society for that time.
Among the most important artefacts in Celtic legend were the Hallows.
The belief was that these artefacts would only work for those worthy of them.
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The Treasures Of Britain :
The Chessboard Of Gwenddolau : the pieces played the game themselves.
The Mantle Of Arthur : a cloak of invisibility.
Dyrnwyn : the magical sword of Rhydderch the Generous.
The Hamper Of Gwyddno Garanhir : when food for one was put in, food for a hundred came out.
The Horn Of Bran : produced whatever drinks were wanted.
The Chariot Of Morgan The Wealthy : took it`s owner anywhere they wanted to go.
The Halter Of Clyno Eiddyn : bring it`s owner any horse they wanted.
The Knife Of Llawfronedd The Horseman : could carve for 24 men
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The Veil in Celtic Mythology
DEATH AND THE OTHER WORLD
The ancient Celts believed in life after death.
The Other World existed alongside or even within the mortal world.
The Celts believed it was even possible to stumble into the other world.
Those who did find themselves in the Other World spent a few happy hours there before returning to the mortal world only to find they had been gone for years.
The Celts believed that after a persons death the soul needed a physically clear path to make it`s way to the Other World.
When a person died, all windows, doors, etc were opened to ensure a clear path.
The most respected warriors of Celtic tribes were buried with weapons and chariots.
The Gods decided the fate of mortals.
In the casae of a battle, the outcome may be decided by the Gods with a game of chess.
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So what questions can you *fire* at the Brits on the site? _________________ Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.
The Halloween pumpkin originates from the custom of using lanterns to ward off the evil spirits, which were thought to wander through the thin veil into our world.
So even the pumpkin is connected to the veil!! _________________ Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.
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