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    The Celts lived in tribal communities across Europe from 700 BC to the Roman conquest. Their society was divided into tribes led by local chieftains. As Celtic culture developed after 200 BC, society became more organized. The Celts were known as fierce warriors who fought as mercenaries. Notable Celtic figures included Boudicca, a queen who led a major uprising against Roman rule in Britain. Celtic art, technology, and religious practices such as festivals and rituals centered around gods like Daghda and the Morrigan became widespread during the La Tène period.

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    The Celts lived in tribal communities across Europe from 700 BC to the Roman conquest. Their society was divided into tribes led by local chieftains. As Celtic culture developed after 200 BC, society became more organized. The Celts were known as fierce warriors who fought as mercenaries. Notable Celtic figures included Boudicca, a queen who led a major uprising against Roman rule in Britain. Celtic art, technology, and religious practices such as festivals and rituals centered around gods like Daghda and the Morrigan became widespread during the La Tène period.

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    The Celts

    A project by:
    •Bercia Elena
    •Deac Bogdan
    •Spiridon Catalina
    Social structure and power

    Early period(700-200BC)
    • According to the classical
    sources Celtic society was
    divided into tribal areas and
    tribal identity may have been
    expressed through body
    decoration.

    • The power was mainly localized

    • They built hillforts and enclosed


    settlements
    Developments
    (After 200BC-Roman
    Conquest)

    • A culture started to
    emerge

    • Society became more


    organised
    WARFARE
    • For hundreds of years, the Celtic warrior represented the
    quintessential barbarian warrior to the settled peoples of
    the Mediterranean
    • The Celts were a warrior culture
    • They relied on physical strength, not on military tactics
    • Fought as mercenaries
    Boudicca
    • Wife of a celtic warlord;
    • Fought against the romans after her husband died;
    • Got many victories but was ultimately defeated.
    Technology and Infrastructure
    • Highly skilled craftsmen
    • The first roadbuilders
    • Had their own calendar
    Celtic Art
    • The art of the Celts is generally associated with
    ornamental artistry
    • Became widely spread around 800BC
    • This period was know as the “Hallstatt Period”
    La Tène
    • As Celtic art traditions continued, their style
    became associated with people of La Tene culture
    • It spread in Europe and was influenced by the
    Mediteranean cultures
    Celtic Deities
    The Celts’ religion was polytheistic; they believed in many gods, male and female,
    some of which were particularly significant for the Celtic folk.
    Daghda, god of wisdom

    Chief of the Celtic gods


    “Daghda” means “good god”
    His strength derived from his
    knowledge
    He had immense power
    He wielded a magical club,
    The Morrigan, Goddess of battle and
    war

    She was a trio of individuals


    She embodied the darker side of nature
    She often took the appearance of a gigantic crow
    Probably the best-known goddess
    Celtic Festivals

    Festivals were extremely


    important events in the lives of
    the Celts. They were huge
    feasts held to honor the gods.

    Beltane

    • Saxons call it The Walpurgisnight


    • Held on May the 1st, representing regrowth and
    rebirth
    • It heralds the arrival of summer
    Samhain

    • It marked the first day of


    winter
    • Also called Hallowe’en
    • It was though that the worlds of
    the dead(the Sidh) and the
    living were getting closer
    What did their rituals
    involve?

    • Walking over burning coal


    • Sacrificing animals
    • Drinking blood to have
    premonitions
    • Human sacrifices
    • Cutting mistletoe branches
    The Druids

    • Very mysterious figures


    • Educated and respected
    • Responsable for religious ceremonies
    Thank you for your attention!
    Sources
    • Google Images
    • http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:http://www.sacredfire.net/ritual.html&gws_rd=cr&ei=vv9MWPSUDsS4UdD0
    kZAB
    • https://www.britannica.com/topic/Druid
    • http://bardmythologies.com/
    • http://www.arthistory.net/celtic-art/
    • https://ir.library.louisville.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=https://www.google.ro/&httpsredir=1&article=1010&context=honors
    • https://www.toptenz.net/10-surprising-innovations-celts.php
    • http://www.texascoritani.com/articles/warfare/
    • http://www.ancientmilitary.com/celtic-warriors.htm
    • http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/boudicca.shtml
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_warfare

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