The Tree of Life In the belief of ancient Druids, trees have different power, traits and characteristics.  This will depend on its various usage and level of importance in the community.  Trees have always been a source of food, shelter and warmth to the early Celts and studies showed that their existence and livelihood all [...]

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The Shillelagh is a wooden walking stick and cudgel or club.  This is traditionally made of oak or blackthorn wood and usually formed as a stout knotty stick featuring a large knob at the top.  This is also a symbol usually seen in early Irish folklore.  The ancient stick was produced by smearing the wood [...]

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The Celts, as we all know, are legendary fierce warriors and often associated their courage and bravery to different symbols. They have traveled through Europe and settled into the Isles of Britain. Through the years of their existence they have held on to their tradition and rituals. These ancient people are not all about ferociousness [...]

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The ancient Celts have been known for their talent for crafting intricate symbols in precious metals and this is aside from being known as fearless warriors. They used body paintings of animals to convey different messages and in the hope of providing them protection. One of the most commonly used symbol is the butterfly and [...]

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The Celtic Harp has been an important symbol to the early Celts and it even evolved to our present times as it has been the national musical instrument of Ireland. This is a very special emblem and considered to be one of our nation’s pride. Ireland is the only country who has a musical instrument [...]

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The Celtic warriors were considered as one of the most fearsome fighters in early Britain. They have dominated for 500 years and won numerous battles. This was revealed by the Romans who were well known as master record keepers and kept records of their many early encounters. These primeval people were lived for war and [...]

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The dolphin symbol emerged in the world of the Celts and maybe this is because they are a common appearance in the shores of Ireland. Like many Celtic animal symbols there are a lot of meanings that can be associated with this representation. The early people of this breathtaking land were urged to contemplate about [...]

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The early Celts have a unique way of representing their love and affection to the opposite sex.  This was the story of how the Welsh Love Spoon evolved and seen as their symbolic sign of adoration.  This dates back to the late 17th century when a young man carved the first love spoon for her [...]

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This is a Celtic symbol signifying love and unconditional devotion to somebody to be a part of your life.  The primeval Celts are also romantics and ideologists when it comes to the matters of the heart.  One of their age old symbol is the Claddagh Ring, named after a fishing village near the City of [...]

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Celtic animals hold great meaning to the primeval Celts. Just like any other symbol they play a great role on our lives and signify incredible power. They provide incomparable intrigue to what importance they hold during ancient times. Animal symbols often times connote positive qualities like courage, strength and patience. They act as guide or [...]

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The rich culture of the Celts translates from their early depictions and portrayals that can be seen from their ancient art.  One of the most common and esteemed Celtic animal is the dog which sometimes can be closely represented as a wolf or usually referred to as the hound. This is an iconic representation of [...]

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The Celts has a rich culture having representions of almost all important gods and goddesses during ancient times.  The horse played a large role in the Celtic tribes and they were the source for most nof their livelihood.  The dometication of this animal proved to be precious on the lives of the early Celts as [...]

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The Five fold symbol is one majestic piece of art that was concept by ancient Celts.  Though it articulates simplicity it is one elaborate piece of art that has an in depth meaning.  This is illustrated by five rings.  One is placed on the middle and the other four is drawn on each of its [...]

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With all of the different Celtic symbols, Brigid’s Cross is one of the most fascinating illustrations.  This is usually made up of woven straws that are carefully intertwined together to form the shape of the cross. The interlacing of straws forms a small box at the center and right on each corner of the box [...]

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