CELTIC Flashcards
originated as an Indo-European people who spread across much of Europe during the first millennium BCE, roughly around 1200-500 BCE.
The Celts
The Celtic culture is linked in IIreland today but in past years Celtic Speakers are also can be found
Germany, Poland, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, France, and on the Brithish Isles
Where the sea met the land, a mare named
Eiocha
Eiocha ate the seeds, and they transformed within her, leading to the birth of
Cernunnos
Cernunnos, feeling lonely, united with Eiocha, and together they birthed the gods
Maponos, Tauranis, Teutates, and the goddess Epona.
Eiocha soon ge tired of the land she returned to the sea, transforming into
Tethra
crafted weapons from the oak, including a bow, arrows, and a club.
Teutates
made thunderbolts, which he used to shake the earth and inspire awe.
Tauranis
crafted a harp, and his music filled Cernunnos’ forest, enchanting all creatures with its beauty.
Maponos
is made up of stories about former gods and the origins of the Irish.
The Mythological Cycle
Tales and is stories based around the Irish mythical hero Fionn mac Cumhaill and his warriors, Fianna Éireann.
The Fenian Cycle
is about legends and heroes of Ulaid, eastern Ulster and northern Leinster. They are written in manuscripts from the Medieval period but some early stories can be dated the Early Christian period in Ireland.
The Ulster Cycle
During the medieval period in Ireland, professional poets (bards) would record the history of the family or king they served.
Historical cycle