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In Celtic mythology, the Otherworld is the realm of the deities and possibly also the dead. In Gaelic and Brittonic myth it is usually a supernatural realm of everlasting youth, beauty, health, abundance and joy. [1]
10 mar 2021 · The ancient Celts who occupied large parts of Europe from 700 BCE to 400 CE displayed a clear belief in an afterlife as evidenced in their treatment of the dead. In the absence of extensive written...
Sometimes this otherworld was claimed to exist underground, while at other times it was said to lie far to the west. Several scholars have suggested that the otherworld was the Celtic afterlife, [36] though there is no direct evidence to prove this.
4 dni temu · Little is known about the religious beliefs of the Celts of Gaul. They believed in a life after death, for they buried food, weapons, and ornaments with the dead. The druids, the early Celtic priesthood, taught the doctrine of transmigration of souls and discussed the nature and power of the gods.
The religious views held by the Celtic peoples support this view of the importance of death rituals. This short paper will provide an overview of the Celtic religious views and then provide details to explain what can be known about their death rituals.
22 kwi 2024 · Tír na nÓg is a concept in Celtic mythology that refers to a magical realm where time stands still, and inhabitants never age. It is often depicted as a paradise filled with beauty, where youth and vitality are preserved for eternity.
7 kwi 2020 · Learn about the Celtic belief in three worlds, reincarnation, and the Isle of Avalon. Discover the role of gods, goddesses, and underworld beings in the Celtic afterlife.
