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Occupied the land from British Isles to Gallatia
Farmers and hunters Celts had extreme pride.
Background
Celts came from Southern EuropeInvaded the British IslesBetween 800- 600 B.C.Conflict between Celts and Etruscans.
The Celts: Where They Came From
The Celts were the most fearsomefighters in Britain.
Main weapons were swords and spears.Weapons were very well crafted.
Culture: Weapons &Warriors
Head HuntersTo the Celts, a person’s head
was the equivalent to their soul.In battle, Celts took the heads
of dead enemies.They preserved them and showed them
with pride to strangers.
The most popular religion was Druidism.Myth of Merlin3 Classes of Clergy:
Druid, Bard, OvateReligion was nature basedCelt did have dark rituals
Culture: Religion and Mythology
Culture: Music
CARNYXCELTI
C HORN
CELTIC TRUMPE
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Separated Celts from Romans
Composed of wool, leather, linen
Sophisticated weavers
Celts dyed their own wool
Culture: Clothing
Culture: Language
•Scottish•Irish•Manx
•Welsh•Brenton•Cornish
Goldelic Language
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Brythonic Language
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