Celtic shamanism might not have been called ‘shamanism’ – but the various roles and expressions for spiritual exploration existed within traditional Celtic communities. We lack historical evidence, ...

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On the night of October 31, streets around the world glow with carved pumpkins, costumed figures, and the echoes of ancient tales about spirits and the afterlife. This is Halloween! A holiday with ...

Christmas has become so universal that we almost certainly forget its roots. Yet many of the holiday’s rituals are centered deep in old Irish and Celtic traditions. Some examples: 1. Leaving a candle ...

Analysis confirms ritual murder helps explain bone clusters at the ruins of Gordion in Turkey The skull and skeleton displays seem in keeping with ancient Celtic practices The Celts invented a holiday ...