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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.




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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

(CC BY SA 2.0)

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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.








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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.






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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. 







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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.  








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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.


 Image by Mustafa Alpaslan from Pixabay  



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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






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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

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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.




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Real Places

Imaginary Places and Things

St. Padraig

I have included a few places that actually exist, both in New York and Ireland.





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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. 

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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.




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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.





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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. 

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