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Information on the Celts and Celtic symbols with jewelry and resources. www.celticsymbols.net/ Animal Symbolism in Celtic Mythology Animals in Celtic and Welsh mythology are tied in with fertility and vitality, because they are living, moving, and growing. www-personal. There are many modern 'politically correct' problems surrounding exactly what is Celtic and what is not. www.gallica.co.uk/ View Images by period, material, number, object, country. www.unc.edu/celtic/ Celtic art is ornamental, avoiding straight lines and only occasionally using symmetry, without the imitation of nature or ideal of beauty central to the classical tradition, but as far as we can understand it often involves complex symbolism. en.wikipedia.org/ Geometric motifs have always prominent in Celtic artwork. Some of the motifs or symbols date back to 3000 BC and can still be seen today on stone carvings. Newgrange in Ireland, is one of the oldest burial mounds in Europe and is highly decorated with stone carvings depicting spirals, lozenges, chevrons and key patterns. www.draeconin.com/ Meanings of Celtic religious symbols, ancient and modern. Click on a thumbnail to view a larger picture, and the uses and meaning of the symbol. Symbols pictured include ancient (Druidic), Christian, and modern Pagan/ Druid symbols. altreligion.about.com/ Celtic symbols and Celtic signs hold tremendous meaning and power. Discover the history behind Celtic symbols in these pages. www.whats-your-sign.com/ The colorful tail of the peacock, The Claddagh Ring, The hound of Cuchulainn, Celtic harp, Celtic knotwork in a square shape. www.geocities.com/ The symbolism of the celtic festival Lughnasadh heralds summer's end and reminds us of the rich symbolism to which we are heir. merganser.math.gvsu.edu/ Pictures and information on several Pict Stones, Celtic crosses, and Cap stones in the Scottish region. www.darkisle.com/picts.html Fantasy-Ireland's Irish Celtic Symbols Guide What is the symbol of Ireland to you? There are plenty of Irish Celtic symbols that represent the forty shades of the Emerald Isle, and then some! From historical to mythical, they're all right here! www.fantasy-ireland.com/Irish-Celtic-symbols.html The Celtic Tree of Life - Although each tree had different meanings to the ancient Celts, the tree was uniformly venerated as a source of wisdom and hope. www.irelandsown.net/thetree.html Sacred Trees, Oghams and Celtic Symbolism The Celts held a love for sacred groves and it was noted by Tacitus, the Roman historian, that the "grove is the center of their whole religion. www.geocities.com/ The visual vocabulary of Celtic design expresses many messages. Those who are attracted to these symbols and designs in modern times and who choose to use the motifs of ancient times in today's world are often frustrated by an apparent lack of reliable information about their meanings. www.celtarts.com/symbolism.htm
Copyright-free images of Four Leaf Clover for you to use in your art work. karenswhimsy.com/ Symbols used by both main traditions in Northern Ireland, Unionist and Loyalist symbols, Nationalist and Republican symbols, Flags used in Northern Ireland, Examples of symbols used in Loyalist murals, Examples of symbols used in Republican murals. cain.ulst.ac.uk/
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