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Lexicon - Celtic Terms

Annwn | Annwn is a name for the Celtic Otherworld (Wales)

Avalon | this is another term for the Otherworld; Avalon is also called "the summer land" (Wales)

banshee | "women of the fairies"; these spirits are best known for their supernatural howl in Celtic mythology

Beltane | Beltane is a festival that took place on 1 May; it is associated with fertility, and participants traditionally danced around fires (Ireland)

Excalibur | the legendary enchanted sword used by King Arthur was known as Excalibur (Britain)

druid | druids played many roles in Celtic society - they were believed to be both teachers and religious advisors

gorsedd | a gorsedd is a term used to describe a gathering of bards

Grail | also known as the "Holy Grail", this legendary vessel was the cup used during the Last Supper; the Quest for the Grail was an important element of the Arthurian Saga (Britain)

Imbolc | the Celtic festival of Imbolc was held on 1 February; it is possibly meant to encourage an end to winter (Ireland)

Lughnasadh | Lughnasadh is a festival celebrated 1 August; it was held in honor of the sun god Lugh and the harvest (Ireland)

Mabinogion | the Mabinogion is a collection of Welsh tales (Wales)

mermaids | female creatures who are described as half human and half fish; their male counterparts are known as mermen

nemeton | nemeton is a word that means sanctuary

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Dictionary of Celtic Mythology

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