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Celtic Mythology refers to the religion and beliefs held by the Celts.

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  • Gaul god Sucellus

    The Celtic god Sucellus

  • Rouelle votive wheels

    Votive Celtic wheels thought to correspond to the cult of Taranis. Thousands of such wheels have been found in sanctuaries in Gallia Belgica, dating from 50 BCE to 50 CE. National Archaeological Museum, France

  • Ferdiad

    Cuchulainn carries Ferdiad across the river

  • Lugh spear Millar

    Lugh's Magic Spear; illustration by H. R. Millar

  • Ler swans Millar

    An illustration of Llŷr and the swans by H. R. Millar

  • Jesus-College-MS-111 00379 190r (cropped) Geraint

    Opening lines of one of the Mabinogi tales from the Red Book of Hergest: Gereint vab Erbin. Arthur a deuodes dala llys yg Caerllion ar Wysc... (Geraint the son of Erbin. Arthur was accustomed to hold his Court at Caerlleon upon Usk...)

  • Taranis Jupiter with wheel and thunderbolt Le Chatelet Gourzon Haute Marne

    Taranis (with Celtic wheel and thunderbolt), Le Chatelet, Gourzon, Haute-Marne, France

  • Rouelle d or Balesme Haute Marne

    Golden Celtic wheel with symbols, Balesme, Haute-Marne. National Archaeological Museum

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