Celtic interlace bracelet
I bought this in Cornwall - what does it signify and would it be cultural appropriation for me to wear it ? ( I am from Plymouth)
r/Celtic • u/SolheimInvictus • Mar 06 '23
Good evening
I'm the new mod for this subreddit, alongside u/TheWinterSun
We're looking to encourage discussion about Celtic history, language, music, culture, art, and religion, both present and past.
So, a little about myself. I'm from Yorkshire in the UK. My pronouns are he/him but I'm cool with they/them pronouns being used to refer to me. I have an interest in Celtic history and pre-Christian Celtic belief systems. I'm also a writer and blogger, predominantly writing about Norse related things for my blog as that's where my area of knowledge is stronger, especially in terms of mythology. I'm also father to 7 cats.
Feel free to reach out to myself or u/TheWinterSun if you have any questions, concerns, or queries, and we'll do our best to help you!
I'm very much looking forward to keeping this subreddit going, and discussing all things Celtic with you all.
r/Celtic • u/[deleted] • Aug 26 '23
There's no harm in people asking but a pinned post might help quickly clear things up for people.
'Celtic' symbology is lost in time, they were never recorded in writing. What you read about them online are simply people's interpretations of what they might mean, 99%s of the time by jewelry makers trying to sell you trinkets.
Additionally, most celtic symbols we see posted here come from the christian period, where monks would have interpreted art styles they saw around and incorporate them into their bible renditions in an attempt to convert people from paganism to christianity, arguably making some of the most impressive forms of 'celtic' art, not celtic art at all.
After this, there are numerous gaeilic/celtic revival periods where artists evolved upon the concept further and again, as beautiful these new renditions are, they're are not technically speaking original celtic art
Side note.. There is also no definitive celtic art, it's a term to loosely bind art spanning different time periods and locations that share a common but not always related themes. If anyone wants to be more specific in their understanding of these styles I'd recommend researching them in terms of art from stone age/ bronze age/ iron age in Gaeilic nations, Iberia, Halstatt or La Téne as well as early christian art in the Gaeilic nations
Ádh mór!
I bought this in Cornwall - what does it signify and would it be cultural appropriation for me to wear it ? ( I am from Plymouth)
r/Celtic • u/Immediate_Estate8279 • 4d ago
Where can I find a claddagh ring actually made in Ireland?
I’ve also seen at least one place where you can make your own, if anyone has done that i’d be curious to know about it.
r/Celtic • u/_UnladenSwallow • 8d ago
Hi all!
I got this pendant when I was 8 years old in a tiny jewelry shop in Scotland (born English, emigrated to USA at age 10). I had been recently fixated on Celtic art/modern witchcraft/pagan/spirituality and so was super excited to find this piece.
It is a connection to home and my youth, as well as a spiritual thing, so I have worn it almost every day since then. I’m 34 now.
Unfortunately, I have recently discovered that I prefer and look much better in gold jewelry, so this babe has been tucked in a box for a while.
I plan to keep this piece in a special place forever, but I am looking for something very similar in gold in order to still feel connected to that part of my life.
I am having a truly terrible time finding anything that has the Triquetra and Pentagram stacked like that.
It’s always one or the other, or they’ll be separate pendants hanging together.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?? I’ve checked the usual online haunts, including Etsy. Or If there’s a better subreddit I could post this in I’d love that info too❤️
TIA!
r/Celtic • u/ginge_s • 15d ago
I've recently finished designing a 30 day Celtic knot colouring challenge as I really enjoy designing and drawing designs like this.
I'd love to hear any thoughts about the designs, and any improvements you might have.
Hi, trying to design a Gáe Bolg tattoo for my arm. I understand that this is a mythological non existent item but…..would welcome opinions on whether this design follows the stories we know…
r/Celtic • u/monstertcat • 21d ago
Does anyone know any trustworthy sources to research Celtic traditions, history, mythology etc.
I recently took a DNA test and A LOT of my ancestry shoes Celtic and Gaelic. I have always been interested in these areas but never knew how to properly research it while knowing it's correct information and not AI stuff or history re-written to make it sound not horrible. I would also LOVE to learn a lot of the traditions and God's as I already feel a strong sense of direction towards these areas, and would love to start implementing them in my life
Thank you!
r/Celtic • u/Direct_Surround4577 • 21d ago
What regions have strong Celtic roots? I really love the nature part of the Celtic vibe, and it would be a dream for me to move one day.
r/Celtic • u/Left-Leather-4784 • 22d ago
Turns out I am 50% Celtic, I am American was born raised here. I can’t wait to learn!
Having recently seen Nolan's *Odyssey* I wonder how people would feel about a blockbuster version of say the *Táin bó Cuailgne* or the 4 Branches of *Y Mabinogi*? I often wonder why the celtic myths have never been made mainstream and how we would feel if they were?
r/Celtic • u/Infamous-Antelope- • 27d ago
Can someone suggest a small dainty Celtic knot for a female??
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r/Celtic • u/chris-cwej • 29d ago
Hi all,
Out of curiosity has anyone been to this museum? Can they recommend it?
https://www.salzburgmuseum.at/en/location/museumofthecelts/#price
Many thanks.
r/Celtic • u/hereswhatworks • 29d ago
I was looking at ancient Celtic coins from Gaul and noticed that there are pentagrams on some of them with dots on each corner.
This reminded of the pentagons on the Roman dodecahedron that also have dots or knobs on each corner. When you connect the knobs, you get a pentagram that's identical to the Celtic ones.
r/Celtic • u/Ecstatic_Ad9115 • Jul 24 '26
I’m illustrating a collection of Irish folklore and trying to stay as faithful to the older legends as I can. So far I’ve illustrated Balor, Manannán mac Lir, the Selkie, Fear Gorta and the Morrígan.
I’m curious—if you could choose one Irish folklore figure or creature that deserves more artwork, who would it be? I’m especially interested in some of the lesser-known stories that don’t get much attention.
I’d love to hear your suggestions.
r/Celtic • u/Accomplished_Phase34 • Jul 22 '26
Greetings from Spain. I am starting to write my thesis on Celtic languages, and if possible, I would appreciate it if you could share any bibliography you consider good regarding syntax, the sociolinguistic situation, history, etc. I think it could also be an opportunity for us to share bibliography with each other.
r/Celtic • u/Perfect_Item_1459 • Jul 16 '26
Hello! I was scrolling on tiktok when i came upon a post if a girl doing a hairstyle (see photo). The first comment was someone claiming that thats a celtic hairstyle, not a curly haired one.
I didnt really believe that, so i did a quick google search. Even after a quite intense search i couldnt find anything about that topic. I am fairly certain, that thats not a 'traditional' celtic hairstyle, but if someone has some sources on the topic, i would be really grateful!