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The Cult of the Dead CT045
Manage episode 252244560 series 1436108
The Religion of the Ancient Celts (1911) Chapter 10: The Cult of the Dead
by J. A. MacCulloch
The custom of burying grave-goods with the dead, or slaying wife or slaves on the tomb and other grave customs is the subject of this chapter. McCulloch also talks about the role of fairies and the festival of Samhain.
Names Used in this Section
King Cottius
brownie, lutin, or pooka
M. Dechelette
Lar
Laribus augustis
Kilranelagh
Taillti
Lug
Tailtiu
Leinstermen
Carman, King Garman
Tuatha Dé Danann
fylgjur
disir
Modranicht
Disablot
Dr. Frazer
Religion of the Ancient Celts can be found on Sacred Texts.
You can find out more about J. A. McCulloch on Wikipedia.
Try the Celtic Myth Podshow for a dramatic re-telling of the Tales and Stories of the Ancient Celts at http://celticmythpodshow.com or in Apple Podcasts.
Our theme music is "Gander at the Pratie Hole" by Sláinte. You can find their music on the Free Music Archive.
54 episodes
Manage episode 252244560 series 1436108
The Religion of the Ancient Celts (1911) Chapter 10: The Cult of the Dead
by J. A. MacCulloch
The custom of burying grave-goods with the dead, or slaying wife or slaves on the tomb and other grave customs is the subject of this chapter. McCulloch also talks about the role of fairies and the festival of Samhain.
Names Used in this Section
King Cottius
brownie, lutin, or pooka
M. Dechelette
Lar
Laribus augustis
Kilranelagh
Taillti
Lug
Tailtiu
Leinstermen
Carman, King Garman
Tuatha Dé Danann
fylgjur
disir
Modranicht
Disablot
Dr. Frazer
Religion of the Ancient Celts can be found on Sacred Texts.
You can find out more about J. A. McCulloch on Wikipedia.
Try the Celtic Myth Podshow for a dramatic re-telling of the Tales and Stories of the Ancient Celts at http://celticmythpodshow.com or in Apple Podcasts.
Our theme music is "Gander at the Pratie Hole" by Sláinte. You can find their music on the Free Music Archive.
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