Everyday life of the pagan Celts

Ross, Anne Ph.D., Ross, Anne Ph. D.

“Bloodthirsty but idealistic warriors, the Pagan Celts flourished in western Europe for over 1,000 years - from the early iron age to the establishment of Christianity. Although they created no great material civilization and remained un-literate, yet in the ancient world they were distinctive in appearance, culture and language, and even today their customs and language survive along the western seaboards of Britain. By skillfully piecing together archeological discoveries, classical references and the later vernacular literature of Ireland, Anne Ross re-creates the life of the pagan Celts. She outlines the structure of their society, from the king and the nobles to the freemen and slaves, and describes their fair appearance and gay, flamboyant dress. War and raiding were the Celts’ normal occupations: they delighted in battle, single combat, headhunting and horsemanship. They did,...

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