celts

CELTS

ARIANNa

filippo

yassine

giulia

PRE-CELTIC

SOCIETY

LANGUAGE

RELIGION

ART

CULTURE AND TRADITIONS

CELTIC

greta

leonardo

alice

The society

The Celts were a diverse group of tribes in ancient Europe, known for their rich culture and complex social structure. Their society was typically organized into clans or tribes, each led by a chieftain. The Celts valued kinship and loyalty, fostering strong internal ties. The Celts interacted with the Romans, Greeks, and Germanic tribes, sharing and exchanging goods, ideas, and cultural practices, which enriched their own traditions while also adapting to external influences.

Religion

Celtic religion is a mosaic of beliefs and spiritual practices that reflect the deep connection of the Celts with nature and the supernatural world. We will examine the main Celtic gods, myths, and rituals.

• Celtic pantheon, nature, Dagda, abundance, Brigid, healing, Lugh, light.
• Celtic myths, Ulster Cycle, Mythological Cycle, Cú Chulainn, Tuatha Dé Danann, heroism, fate.
• Celtic rituals, druids, seasonal festivals, Samhain, Beltane, sacrifices, divination, sacred sites.
• Symbols, triskele, Celtic circle, life's cycles, cosmic harmony, divine, universal mysteries.

Celtic languages are part of the Indo-European family,and originate from Proto-celtic . They are classified into two categories:

• Continental Celtic languages,

• Insular Celtic languages : Q-Celtic or Gaelic languages, and P-Celtic, or the Brittonic languages.

SCOTLAND

The P-Celtic branch includes :

• Welsh,
• Cornish,
• -Breton,
• Cumbric.

CUMBRIA

The Q-Celtic:

• Manx Gaelic,
• Scottish Gaelic ,
• Irish Gaelic.

WALES

ALPHABET

CORNWALL

The Ogham alphabet, ( Celtic tree alphabet)

• A series of lines and notches,

typically carved into wood or stone

BRITTANY

• Memorials, gravestons

and secret comunication

The story of the Celts is a rich and fascinating tale of culture, conquest, and resilience. Originating in Central Europe around 1200 BCE, the Celts spread across much of Europe, reaching as far as the British Isles, Spain, and Anatolia. Despite their cultural richness, the Celts faced challenges from expanding empires. The Roman conquest of Gaul and Britain eroded much of their territory, but Celtic traditions persisted in the fringes of Europe, especially in Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. These regions preserved myths and languages, such as Irish Gaelic and Welsh, ensuring the Celtic legacy lives on.

We can say that the Celts were more farmers than hunters. - The Celtic diet included cereals and legumes. - Their clothing were made from wool or linen.

Celtic music refers to the traditional and modern musical of Celtic people in Western Europe.

The Celts celebrated four major annual festivals connected to the cycle of Nature and its season. -Samhain