Early Christian Ireland Flashcards
What is a pagan?
A pagan is someone who worships various gods, often with a focus on nature or the earth
What is a Druid?
A druid is a spiritual figure similar to a priest in pre-Christian Celtic Ireland
What is a Monastery?
A monastery is a closed religious community living by the rules of an
What is a monk?
A monk is a man dedicated to a religious order and to life in a monastery
What is a scriptorium?
A scriptorium is a room where manuscripts were copied by hand and illustrated by scribes
What is a Round Tower?
A round tower is a bell tower and safe place for people and treasures if the monastery came under attack
What is a Manuscript?
A manuscript is a book written by hand, often in Latin, on sheepskin parchment or vellum (calfskin)
What is a high cross?
A high cross is a free-standing stone cross, usually with elaborate carvings showing biblical scenes
What is a LongPhort?
A LongPhort is a Viking camp by the water, used as a base for raids
