There is also the well known St Brigid, who was reputed to have been a female druidess before converting to Christianity (Ellis 146). Not very much is actually known about the druids; they wrote down little and passed most knowledge through oral traditions. Because of the practice of passing knowledge orally, much of what is known about the druids comes from the biased writing of Romans and Greeks (Cremin 55). .
"Honor" was an integral part of Celtic beliefs; women valued their honor as much as the men. A compelling story emerges in 189 BC of the Galatian Chiomara. This story depicts a woman who captured was in battle and raped by a Roman officer. Her ransom is arranged and she is to be released to her husband. During the exchange the Roman officer tries to embrace Chiomara one last time, but the woman orders his head chopped off by a warrior standing close by. In triumphant victory Chiomara returns to her husband with the severed head (Cremin 35). When the husband exclaims "What a faithful wife you are" (35) Chiomara retorts back "Yes, but above all I would not let that man live to boast of having had his way with me" (35). Cremin points out this woman's status is exhibited through her order that the warrior kill the Roman, and in her concern for her own self-respect (35).
It was not uncommon for history to speak of women warriors, and the tradition of a Celtic female being able to become a war leader and ruler is clearly confirmed (Ellis 83). The mythical queen and goddess Madb was renowned for being "determined, forceful, strong, devious, and oftimes bloodthirsty" when leading men in battle (Ellis 42). Boudicca, Queen of the Iceni, is a historical figure who leads her army into an uprising against the Romans (Cremin 24). Tacitus even mentions the Celts do not object to being commanded by women (Rankin 251). The Celtic women accompanied male warriors on journeys of conquest (252).
They were the healers of the Celtic people. ... Women were allowed to become Druids as well. ... In Celtic society, women could own land and rule a tribe. The ancestry was traced maternally and women were able to divorce their husbands. The strength of the Celtic women can be seen in Boudicca. ...
Since 1994, the unofficial birth date of the "Celtic Tiger,"" growth has proceeded at a historically unprecedented 8.6 per cent per year. ... This, and signs that the economy is now returning to more modest growth rates, suggest that the Celtic Tiger was making up for lost ground. ... I propose to identify the most important reasons touted to explain the Celtic Tiger' and evaluate each on its merits. ... Human capital investment certainly helps growth in a crucial way, and there is no dispute that in Ireland in recent years more young people graduated, more women entered the workfo...
WOMEN IN ANCIENT SOCIETIES Research has substantiated the belief that, in the ancient world, Western women had far more opportunities and power with lesser restrictions than Eastern women. ... Although most admired in the traditional roles of wife and mother, Egyptian women in many ways suffered far fewer restrictions than women in other contemporary cultures. ... Similar to Egyptian women, Celtic women and girls were distinct in the ancient world for the liberty and rights they enjoyed and the position they held in society. ... Fu Xuan, an Ancient Chinese poet expresses in her poem A Girl...
It is the most famous of all the ancient Celtic skeletons and became known as the Vix Princess. ... This was a site where anther trove of Celtic objects was uncovered. ... Women and status is difficult to examine because just as stated, little work has been carried out on the non-elites and women were usually not members of the elite class within societies. ... Other than anklets and hair ornaments men and women shared the same basic ornament categories in Iron Age societies. ... Evidently women were able to occupy high status positions in the upper echelons of Iron Age society. ...
This era is characterized by the rapid growth of these monasteries which were religious communities in which men and women lived in isolation from the rest of the population. ... Due to the invading Franks the Celtic tribes from Great Britain and European Mainland moved out and invaded Ireland. ... Through his efforts Celtic Monasteries such as Clonard (c520) and Clonmacnois (c544) were established along with the first orphanages and first Celtic (Irish) Church. ... The Irish Celtics were also the founders of Luxeil, the first Monastery in France established around 610. ... With the ...
Semilegendary King Arthur rules Celtic tribe b. ... The Celtic Heroes and Heroines: A Magical World 1. ... Celtic stories are full of strong women, whereas Anglo-Saxon, that we mainly study in school, focuses more on the man. Many Celtic stories are magical and full of fantasy. ... England was no more politically unified than Celtic Britain had been. ...
Merlin: "Myth or Reality?" Merlin, the greatest magician of all time. He lived, if indeed he lived at all, in Wales and southern England during the dawn of Christianity in those lands, long before written historical records were kept. Yet, his name is universally recognized around the world as synonymous with magic, and his popular image is almost as well known as that of Santa Claus. The beginning and ends of all things are all within Merlin's sight. he keeps the prophecies of the future, he holds the memories of all that has passed. ...
(CCC) Many early Celtic Missionaries experienced the call from God to be, "exiles for the love of Christ." ... There are many similarities between the great missionary figures from both the time of Jesus and the time of Patrick and the Celtic Saints. ... Patrick showed particular concern for the outcasts in society, as did Jesus, particularly women who were outcast by their families for becoming, "virgins for Christ." ...
Led his team to the NBA finals in the 1965 playoffs against the Boston Celtics and his rival Bill Russell, where they lost in game 7. ... In 1966 they again met the Celtics in the playoffs, and suffered a horrible defeat. ... Obtained his 4th MVP award in the next season, and lost to the Celtics in the playoffs again. ... In 1969, they lost to the Celtics in the Finals then lost to the Knicks in the 1970 finals. ... Not to mention in his book, A View From Above, he claimed to have had sex with approximately 20,000 women in his lifetime. ...
