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Ancient Celts
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The Celts were a collection of tribes with origins in central Europe who shared a common language, religious beliefs, traditions, and culture. They inhabited a vast area of Europe during the Iron Age, including parts of Britain, Ireland, France, and Spain. Today, their legacy is most prominent in Ireland and Great Britain, where traces of their language and culture persist. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
Origins and Spread:
• The Celts emerged in central Europe around 1200 BC. [1, 3]
• They spread throughout western Europe through migration, eventually occupying territories north of the Alps. [1]
• While the Celts were never politically unified, they consisted of various tribes, including the Gauls (in modern-day France) and Celtiberians (in Iberia). [8]
• The Roman Empire, expanding across southern Europe, encountered the Celts and referred to them as "Galli" or barbarians, according to History.com. [1]
Culture and Legacy:
• The Celts were known for their skilled metalwork, particularly in iron, which they used to create weapons and jewelry. [9, 10]
• Their art is characterized by intricate designs, geometric patterns, and zoomorphic and anthropomorphic figures. [11, 12]
• Celtic languages, including Welsh, Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Breton, Cornish, and Manx, are still spoken in parts of Europe today. [3, 13]
• Celtic culture is also reflected in modern-day Celtic music, art, and national identities in Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. [2, 14, 15, 16]
Modern Celtic Identity:
• While the Celts were a diverse group of tribes, the term "Celtic" is now used to identify a modern cultural identity associated with Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Isle of Man, and Cornwall, according to Wikipedia. [15, 17]
• The concept of a modern Celtic identity was revived during the Renaissance and became a symbol of national identity in the 18th and 19th centuries. [18]
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[1] https://www.history.com/articles/ce.....rg/wiki/Celts_(modern)[18] https://press.princeton.edu/books/h.....2516/the-celts
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Origins and Spread:
• The Celts emerged in central Europe around 1200 BC. [1, 3]
• They spread throughout western Europe through migration, eventually occupying territories north of the Alps. [1]
• While the Celts were never politically unified, they consisted of various tribes, including the Gauls (in modern-day France) and Celtiberians (in Iberia). [8]
• The Roman Empire, expanding across southern Europe, encountered the Celts and referred to them as "Galli" or barbarians, according to History.com. [1]
Culture and Legacy:
• The Celts were known for their skilled metalwork, particularly in iron, which they used to create weapons and jewelry. [9, 10]
• Their art is characterized by intricate designs, geometric patterns, and zoomorphic and anthropomorphic figures. [11, 12]
• Celtic languages, including Welsh, Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Breton, Cornish, and Manx, are still spoken in parts of Europe today. [3, 13]
• Celtic culture is also reflected in modern-day Celtic music, art, and national identities in Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. [2, 14, 15, 16]
Modern Celtic Identity:
• While the Celts were a diverse group of tribes, the term "Celtic" is now used to identify a modern cultural identity associated with Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Isle of Man, and Cornwall, according to Wikipedia. [15, 17]
• The concept of a modern Celtic identity was revived during the Renaissance and became a symbol of national identity in the 18th and 19th centuries. [18]
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[1] https://www.history.com/articles/ce.....rg/wiki/Celts_(modern)[18] https://press.princeton.edu/books/h.....2516/the-celts
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