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	Celtic Mythology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The Celtic mythological universe is essentially animistic, in which the tutelary goddess, representing the life and fertility of the kingdom occupied a significant position.
		Celtic culture is no exception: and through the mythological lore of the bardic schools an interesting variant of this belief seems to have persisted well into the medieval period and beyond.
		Many myths throughout the Celtic world would tell of how a prospective king was approached by a mysterious, otherworldly lady (typically while lost in a desolate wilderness), who turns out to be this tutelary goddess: the coupling with whom ensures the future ascendancy of this king and his heirs.
	www.celtic-myth.com (5731 words)

	Celtic Traditions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Many times, the term "Celtic" is used by scholars as a way to generalize and hide their lack of knowledge regarding the origin or subject of their work.
		However, the term "Celtic" has become quite popular and is perhaps one of the more widely recognized terms we can use when referring to this widespread group of cultures on a collective basis.
		An essay on the Celtic folklore and beliefs which are associated with the aurora borealis and its movements in the sky.
	www.shadowdrake.com /celtictrads.html (898 words)

	Celtic Women: Myth and Symbol
		The myths of the ancient Celts suggest the dominant role of the Celtic female, or at least they point up a society that was at one time matrifocused—that is, focused on women.
		It is my belief that the Celtic woman, while certainly not a direct reflection of the Celtic goddess, was at one time honored for her life-giving ability, thou ght of as wise and treated as an individual.
		Peter Berresford Ellis in his book, Celtic Women, Women in Celtic Society and Literature, concurs with Condren that goddesses in literature were often raped, died in childbirth and their status was destroyed by the symbolism of the rape.
	www.uidaho.edu /student_orgs/arthurian_legend/celtic/women (3127 words)

	Amazon.ca: Books: Celtic Myth and Legend (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Celtic Myth and Legend is one of the most comprehensive studies of Celtic myth, legend, and poetry ever written.
		Included within Celtic Myth and Legend are stories of all the chief characters of Celtic myth: -The Gaelic gods and the giants they battled.
		If you're looking for an 'accounting' of Celtic Myths and Legends this is a great book with with a table of pronunciation, a great index for quick reference and an appendix of other recommended books.
	www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/0809531534 (1261 words)

	galiza_mil.htm
		The Roman general that defeated this Celtic tribe was given the surname of Decimo Junio Brutus the Gal-leac-us (Calaicus).
		The point is, not other explanation that the people around the Celtic sea, this triangle extending from the Galizian's Finisterre to the Breizh Finistere to the Kernow Lands End and to South Eire, have had contacts by sea in pre-historic times.
		Celtic tradition oldest of more that 2000 years are still alive (now Christian), the living people play death, to escape to dead, many villages conserve this particular tradition.
	www.umoncton.ca /soeler/galiza_mil.htm (2626 words)

	Celtic Goddesses
		She is the origin of the Anglo-Celtic sun Goddess Sul, and was most likely a minor sun Goddess in her own right before the time when the Celts relegated the majority of their sun images to male deities, and moon images to female ones.
		She is one of the most potent of the Celtic archetypal mother Goddess.
		In her Dark Aspect (the symbol is then the raven or crow) she is the goddess of war, fate and death; she went fully armed and carried two spears.
	www.paralumun.com /celticgoddess.htm (1113 words)

	Celtic Deities and Myth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Although the early Celts were composed of a number of different races and tribes, and at the height of their power they spread across wide tracts of Europe, they did have a uniformity of religious idiom that enables historians to speak of a Celtic religion.
		The Mother Goddess of the Celts was often conceived as a warrior, fighting with weapons and instructing the hero in superior secrets of warfare.
		Celtic deities were tribal by nature, and each tribe or clan would have its own names for particular gods and goddesses.
	www.eliki.com /ancient/myth/celts (670 words)

	Isis Catalog: Celtic Myth & Magick - Page 49
		CELTIC MOON SIGNS - Helena Paterson: 13 moons of the Celtic astrological calendar, their associated gods, and ruling planets give personality profiles.
		CELTIC GODS, CELTIC GODDESSES - R.J. Stewart: A penetrating and detailed look at the mythology, magic, and religion of the Celts, which also examines their enduring strengths and their continued relevance.
		CELTIC WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY: Accessing the Cauldron of Life - Edain McCoy: Awaken the goddess who sleeps within you and build upon her wisdom to create powerful, meaningful traditions for yourself, your daughters, sisters and friends.
	www.isisbooks.com /celticmyth-06.asp (710 words)

	Celtic Mythology Bookstore
		The Celtic dragon myth With the Geste of Fraoch and the dragon
		Celtic Researches, on the Origin, Traditions and Language, of the Ancient Britons (Myth and Romanticism Ser.
		He also offers Celtic images from the Book of Kells for desktop publishing -- The number of images in the collections is considerably fewer than these because the image file sizes are so much larger, but we were very happy with the quality of the images we purchased there.
	www.datadesignsb.com /art/celtic/celtic_myth_bks.html (402 words)

	Myths and Legends - frames (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Aside from the General and Creatures of Myth and Legend sections, these links are organized by region and language group, with those groups which produced written accounts of their myths and legends earlier, generally appearing closer to the beginning.
		Lady of the Depths: Primal Goddess of Celtic Shamanism, draws parallels between the Lady of the Lake found in Arthurian literature and with the Irish goddess Brigit and the Welsh goddess Ceridwen.
		Myth and Legend which includes stories of the King of the Fairies, the Brownies, Prince Ian, and the Black bull of Norroway.
	home.comcast.net /~chris.s/myth.html (11969 words)

	Welsh Celtic Myth in Modern Fantasy:0313249989:Sullivan, C. W., III; Sullivan, Charles William, III:eCampus.com
		Following the theories formulated by such scholars as John Vickery and Joseph Campbell, the use of Celtic materials by each of the authors is discussed from a mythology-in-literature perspective.
		Sullivan presents an extensive accounting of the Celtic material used and explores the primary ways in which the authors incorporate it into their fiction, both structurally and thematically.
		Sullivan identifies and analyzes the nature and extent of Welsh Celtic influence on subsequent cultures and their literatures, and he considers some of the previous attempts to evaluate this influence.
	www.ecampus.com /bk_detail.asp?isbn=0313249989b (125 words)

	Celtic Myth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Celtic Deities and Myth provides religious and historical information on the Celtic people and explores the variations of their gods, goddesses and myths in...
		Celtic Myth Bestiary - this was cut from the original manuscript.
		celtic art in the style of classic realistic illustrators by howard david johnson.
	www.visitegypt.info /info/Celtic-Myth (368 words)

	Amazon.com: Books: Dictionary of Celtic Myth and Legend (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Celtic Myth and Legend: From Arthur and the Round Table to the Gaelic Gods and the Giants They Battled--The Celebrated Comprehensive Treasury of Celtic Mythology, Legend, and Poetry by Charles Squire
		An example of one of her finer works is _Animals in Celtic Myth and Life_ which is a tidy book filling a surprisingly large void in the general world of Celtic Studies.
		Green's dictionary of Celtic myth was a fairly pioneering work: there weren't many available, and hers quickly established itself as something of a standard text, generally because the competition was so slim.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0500279756?v=glance (1081 words)

	Celtic Myth & Magick
		Celtic Myth and Magick describes the energies of over 300 cross-referenced Celtic deities and heroic figures so you can quickly determine which can best aid you in attaining specific goals through magick--such as greater prosperity (Cernunnos), glowing health (Airmid), or a soul partner (Aengus MacOg).
		This inspiring guide, written especially for solitary Pagans, presents guidelines for creating rituals and spells in accordance with the beliefs of Celtic Paganism and offers suggestions for setting a Celtic ambiance for your workings that is certain to maximize their power.
		Celtic Myth and Magick gives you a practical method for intimately linking yourself with the potent life forces which created you and live within you--to aid your spiritual quests and to allow the sacred light of the divine to shine brightly upon all of your magickal endeavors!
	www.awarenessshop.com /OnLineStore/Books/celticmythmagick.html (262 words)

	Mythology of Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		These literary sources can be supplemented by the iconographic and archaeological record from the pre-Christian Iron Age Celtic world itself, alongside external observations about the Celtic peoples and their druidic religion by contemporary witnesses such as Posidonious, Plutarch and Julius Caesar.
		Irish legends and myths tell of a land where mortal time was suspended and everyone was young and beautiful.
		Come and visit the Hidden Ireland of the Goddess,a Celtic culture province par excellance where your guide will lead you into a mythical sacred landscape of mounds, chamber tombs, tree and stone circles,standing stones and holy wells.
	www.users.bigpond.com /kirwilli/mythology/mythology.htm (690 words)

	Llewellyn's On-line Bookstore: Celtic Myth & Magick: Harness the Power of the Gods & Goddesses
		Celtic Myth & Magick: Harness the Power of the Gods & Goddesses
		Tap into the mythic power of the Celtic goddesses, gods, heroes and heroines to aid your spiritual quests and magickal goals.
		Celtic Myth & Magic explains how to use creative ritual and pathworking to align yourself with the energy of these archetypes, whose potent images live deep within your psyche.
	www.llewellyn.com /bookstore/book.php?pn=K661&affiliate=LEP38 (99 words)

	WATERSPELL: Medieval Words, Irish Legends, Celtic Myth & Magic, Druids & Wizards (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		For, when the sun is in mid-heaven or dark night fills the sky, the priest himself dreads their approach and fears to surprise the lord of the grove.
		A scholarly but readable exploration of the Druids of ancient Celtic society, what we know of their teachings, and how they kept their knowledge to themselves by not committing it to writing.
		The Encyclopaedia of Celtic Wisdom: The Celtic Shaman's Sourcebook.
	users2.ev1.net /~djls/words.htm (2031 words)

	Celtic Whispers; a world of Celtic myth, magic and lore. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Celtic Whispers; a world of Celtic myth, magic and lore.
		Celtic Whispers aims to introduce people to the realms of Myth, Magic and Lore...
		Since its conception in 1998 Celtic Whispers has recieved well in excess of 1 million hits, because of this support I agreed to rework the site after the crash of 2003.
	www.celticwhispers.net (574 words)

	Celtic and Norse Mythology, Celtic Jewelry, Celtic, Celtic Design, Celtic Knots, Celtic Art, Celtic Knot, Celtic ...
		One of the most comprehensive studies of Celtic myth, legend, and poetry ever written, this celebrated, classic compendium is now in a new edition.
		These are perhaps the purest versions of the original myths, thanks to the island`s remoteness and lack of contact with outside influences.
		The Celtic Dragon is the first deck to use the potent energies of dragons for divination, magickal spell working, and meditation.
	www.magictails.com /rmnorse.html (2967 words)

	RealMagick Article: Shapeshifting in Celtic Myth by Kenneth R. White
		The theme of shapeshifting is found in Celtic myth regardless of the specific country one invesigates.
		In fact, Celtic myth is full of them, but I haven't the space to address them all.
		So we see several instances from Celtic myth where transformation was used as a means of survival or of protection.
	realmagick.com /articles/82/2082.html (1821 words)

	Amazon.ca: Books: Celtic Myth & Magick (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		But if you are exploring Celtic spirituality and need a place to start, or if you are a practiced Celtic witch/Pagan, you will value this comprehensive volume for it's invaluable reference material and never-ending inspiration.
		While the dictionary of Celtic Gods and Goddesses, Hereos and Heroines which takes up most of the book can be a bit daunting to a newcomer like me, I have to also admit it's probably the most extensive one I've seen.
		Another reviewer pointed out that while McCoy points out the care that should be used in invoking certain deities, but does not go into greater detail, I too agree that the practioner should use care and caution when working with them (but isn't that true of doing any task?).
	www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/1567186610 (936 words)

	GURPS Celtic Myth Bestiary
		Finn's wife in Celtic mythology is turned into a deer while pregnant, and later gives birth to a human child (Oisin, Finn's son) while living in deer form in the forest.
		Boar hunting is one of the sports of Celtic warriors, and boar forms a staple part of the diet at banquets in the king's hall.
		Though neither is mentioned much in Celtic mythology, both of them were alive and well in Prydain and Eriu at this time.
	www.sjgames.com /gurps/books/CelticMyth/celtic-bestiary.html (1532 words)

	The Arthurian Bookshop
		Arthurian legend is the substantial (and endlessly fascinating) prose tale Culhwch ac Olwen, which may, in its present form, date from as early as the 10th-century and is certainly the oldest Arthurian tale in existence.
		Highlights include a chapter on the Celtic background, chapters on Wace and Layamon, Professor Field on Malory, and a chapter on 'Arthur in English History' which offers, amongst other things, a sensible view of the Glastonbury burial.
		It provides introductions to and translations of nearly every single important early Celtic literary source, and as such is invaluable to anyone concerned with this material or the early Celts.
	www.arthuriana.co.uk /shop/arthurshop.htm (3302 words)

	Celtic Myth & Legend
		Celtic history is rich in legend and myth, with the line between fantasy and reality more often than not blurred beyond distinction.
		Use this book when reading Celtic literature or studying Celtic life.
		A brief history of the people, their art, and language, along with a pronunciation guide and Celtic genealogies, completes an invaluable work.
	beta.allbookstores.com /book/0713725710 (141 words)

	GURPS Celtic Myth
		The Celtic world was full of strange enchantments and bloody battles.
		A wealth of Celtic character types, with plenty of new advantages and disadvantages - including gesas, the mystic prophecies and taboos that ruled the life and death of every Celt.
		The uncanny powers of the Sidhe, children and fathers of gods, and rules for creating characters with Faerie blood and powers of their own.
	www.sjgames.com /gurps/books/Celtic (258 words)

	Celtic Myth & Moonlight Celtic Giftware and Celtic Spirituality (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Celtic Myth and Moonlight was established in March, 2003, to enlighten and inform those who are interested in the traditional wares and spirituality of the ancient Celts.
		We offer a large line of Celtic giftware, Celtic crosses, fairies, Celtic-design scarves and tapestries, silver and pewter jewelry, leather goods, embossed joumals, and cards.
		Those interested in Celtic spirituality will find herbs, sage wands, incense, cauldrons, pentacles, candles, chalices made of pottery and pewter, as well as handcrafted Books of Shadows.
	www.celticmythmoon.com (275 words)

	Metaphysical, new age, mind body and spirit connection, spirituality and energy healing, gifts: UniverSoul
		You will find Celtic jewelry to specialty items for energetic healing.
		You will love the Spirit Stones section - exclusive and one of a kind; it will help you celebrate milestones, holidays, getting over an illness (Healing Stones) and the evolution of your health and spirit.
		You will be amazed by our wide selection of products - over 700 items from Angels to Buddha, from Celtic Knot Necklace to Chakra (Kundalini) and Yoga and I Ching to Isis and the Goddess, Devotional, Blessings, Prayers, and Zodiac gifts.
	www.universoul-llc.com /index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=176 (231 words)

	Mythography \| Celtic Mythology and Art
		Celtic heroes and heroines in ancient Britain, such as King Arthur, Merlin, and the Lady of the Lake
		Celtic gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines in ancient Wales all make an appearance on this section
		Described as both a "who's who" and a "what's what", this reference book features entries on the important gods, heroes, and other characters from Celtic myth and legend.
	www.loggia.com /myth/content2.html (228 words)

	Amazon.com: Books: Celtic Myth & Magick: Harness the Power of the Gods and Goddesses (Llewellyn's World Religion and ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Celtic Traditions: Druids, Faeries, and Wiccan Rituals by Sirona Knight
		Celtic Wicca: Ancient Wisdom for the 21st Century by Jane Raeburn
		She also cautions that much of the Celtic mythologies are really a potpourri of Welsh, Gaelic, and British sources, and no one Celtic source is infallible or 100% correctly understood and interpreted.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1567186610?v=glance (1549 words)

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