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How to Discover Celtic Mythology

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Explore ancient European history and you discover the mythology and reality of the Celtic people. Read ancient texts and listen to the oral traditions of the people who governed much of Europe and the British Isles before Roman conquest. Discover the world of the Celts of yesterday and look for the Celtic traditions that still thrive today. Read on to learn how to discover Celtic mythology.

Difficulty: Moderate
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  1. Step 1

    Visit websites like the Free Dictionary or Encyclopedia Mythica for detailed information about Celtic mythology. Learn about different Celtic populations, their art, music, literature, religion and impact on world culture.

  2. Step 2

    Explore ancient statue inscriptions and writings by Roman and Greek classical authors to explore Celtic mythology on the European continent. Find more information about Celtic Gaul on the Timeless Myths website or by visiting the Discover France website.

  3. Step 3

    Read about Irish Celtic mythology by exploring ancient manuscripts of Christian monks. Find the remains of Celtic writing in the work of early Catholic monks who preserved history during medieval times. Read of the Druids and the gods of Celtic religion through the eyes of Catholic monks.

  4. Step 4

    Listen to the ancient tales about King Arthur and other Celtic myths. Listen to the haunting songs and ballads of Celtic tradition. Meet the Irish, Welsh and Scottish Celts through their art and music. Learn about their mythology by studying the oral traditions of the British Isles.

  5. Step 5

    Travel to the lands once inhabited by ancient Celtic tribes. Meet their descendents in their lands. Visit archeological ruins and other remnants of Celtic culture. Learn the facts and myths of Celtic folklore while you walk the ground where it all occurred. Participate in Celtic traditions like well-dressing to understand the Celtic belief systems and way of life.

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