Ancient Celtic Civilization
While "The Cross of Ciaran" may be fictional, as is Ciaran's priesthood, I have tried to base it in fact wherever possible. Take a look at what actual life in 432 AD Ireland might have looked like.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION SO FORGIVE THE MESS
LIFE IN 5TH CENTURY IRELAND
The Celtic Year
The Celtic Year
The Celtic Year
The Celtic year was divided into eight festivals. Take a look to see how they celebrated.
Every Day Life
The Celtic Year
The Celtic Year
Take a peak at what it might have looked like to live in 5th century Ireland.
Photo by Mick Lobb
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Jewelry
The Celtic Year
What They Wore
The Celt took pride in his or her appearance. Take a look at what they wore.
The British Museum
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What They Wore
What They Wore
What They Wore
An example of how the 5th Century Celt might have dressed.
Tattoos
What They Wore
Tattoos
The Celts were fond of tattooing their bodies and Ciaran was no exception. Find out the meaning behind some tattoes.
Ogham
What They Wore
Tattoos
Ogham is the Celtic Tree alphabet written by cutting slashes or twigs on a vertical line or stem. Take a look to learn more about it and see if you can write your name in ogham.
Photo by Louise Price
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The Aos Sidhe, Tuatha De Danann and Tir na nOg
The Aos Sidhe, Tuatha De Danann and Tir na nOg
The Aos Sidhe, Tuatha De Danann and Tir na nOg
Ciáran often speaks of the aos sidhe. Find out a bit more about the who they and the Tuatha de Danann were.
More Folklore and Mythology
The Aos Sidhe, Tuatha De Danann and Tir na nOg
The Aos Sidhe, Tuatha De Danann and Tir na nOg
Learn a little bit more about some of the myths mentioned in the book.
Celtic Tree Lore
The Aos Sidhe, Tuatha De Danann and Tir na nOg
Celtic Tree Lore
To the Celts, each tree had
its own special powers and attributes and knowing
which wood to use for each situation could mean the difference between good fortune and bad.
Photo by Louise Price
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Cast of Characters
Character Descriptions
Cast of Characters
Let's take a look at who is who in "The Cross of Ciaran" series. It can get a bit confusing.
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Glossary
Character Descriptions
Cast of Characters
A list of words and terms
that are used in
"The Cross of Ciaran" series
Character Descriptions
Character Descriptions
Character Descriptions
This is where you can find out what the characters look like, all in one place - eyes, hair, etc. From there you can use your imagination.
Original Photo by artistatplay
on diveant art
St. Padraig
Imaginary Places and Things
St. Padraig
Ciaran talks about Padraig. Read a little bit about the popular Irish saint and how he converted Ireland.
Real Places
Imaginary Places and Things
St. Padraig
I have included a few places that actually exist, both in New York and Ireland.
Imaginary Places and Things
Imaginary Places and Things
Imaginary Places and Things
Some of the items and places I mention don't exist anywhere but in my head, so I thought I'd give you a peak at what I imagined them to look like. Feel free to put your own spin on them.
Ciaran's Pristhood
Imaginary Places and Things
Ciaran's Pristhood
Ciaran's priesthood is an imaginarypriesthoodd, though I've tried to incorporate the myths and legends of the period. Check here to learn more about the hierarchy of the order.
Priestly Garb
Imaginary Places and Things
Ciaran's Pristhood
Rank within the priesthood was important, and just like the general populace, their clothing identified the man, or in this case was their status or rank was.
Imaginary Places and Things
Imaginary Places and Things
Imaginary Places and Things
Some of the items and places I mention don't exist anywhere but in my head, so I thought I'd give you a peak at what I imagined them to look like. Feel free to put your own spin on them.