For questions on the mythology and beliefs of the Celtic people, who were once widespread across Europe but now mostly confined to Brittany, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Cornwall. Questions specific to one of the Celtic nations should be tagged by the appropriate regional tag, e.g. [wales].
Questions tagged [celtic]
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Are elves born on the moon?
I recently listened to Purcell's "King Arthur", and at one point in the libretto, Grimbald speaks of "moon-born elves" (at 19:25 in the linked video):
Let not a moon-born elf mislead ye
From your prey and from your glory;
This made me curious…
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How can a human invite or summon a fairy lover?
In celtic folklore, there are many stories of fairy lovers. A famous example is the ballad of Lady Isabel and the Elf Knight. Usually in these tales, the human man or woman are lured or approached by the fairy.
Usually, in these tales, the fairy…
user4301
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Who is the father of the Tuatha Dé Danann?
The Tuatha Dé Danann are the children of the goddess Danu. Their very name, Tuatha Dé Danann, means "the people of Danu". However, who is their father?
user1385
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Fanged chimera used for doorknocks and gargoyles?
Can you help me identify this fanged grotesque that I saw in the movie The Wicker Man?
I am guessing it is some sort of Celtic mythical element? I have also seen it used elsewhere as door knocks or gargoyle downspouts but can't remember where. Does…
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