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Exploring Celtic Religion and Mythology: Gods, Druids, and Interpretatio Romana

Delve into the rich world of Celtic civilization, from tribal gods and votive offerings to the enigmatic Druids, unveiling the mysteries of Celtic deities like Cernunnos, Taranis, and Epona. Discover the fascinating Gundestrup Cauldron and the blend of Roman influence in Celtic beliefs.

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Exploring Celtic Religion and Mythology: Gods, Druids, and Interpretatio Romana

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  1. Celtic Religion & MythologyCeltic 131 – Celtic Civilization I

  2. Celtic Religion & Mythology I Interpretatio Romana II Local/Tribal Gods & Votive Offerings III Druids A. Caesar’s Description B. Calendar of Coligny C. Lindow Man IV Celtic Gods A. Polytheistic B. Nature of Gods & Otherworld C. Some Celtic Gods D. Gundestrup Cauldron

  3. I Interpretatio Romana

  4. I Interpretatio Romana

  5. II Local/Tribal Gods & Votive Offerings

  6. e.g. the source of the Seine, 190 pieces of woodcarvings dating ca. 1st cent. AD & more than 20 complete statues

  7. e.g. Battersea Shield, River Thames

  8. III DruidsA. Caesar’s Description

  9. III DruidsB. Calendar of Coligny

  10. III DruidsC. Lindow Man

  11. III DruidsC. Lindow Man cont’d

  12. IV Celtic GodsC. Some Celtic Gods • Cernunnos “the horned one”, Gaulish • Lord of the animals, god of the hunt perhaps • Almost always cross legged • Attributes – horns, torc (around neck/in hand), & serpent

  13. IV Celtic GodsC. Some Celtic Gods cont’d • Taranis “the thunderer”, Gaulish • Depicted with wheel/spiral • Vulcan – the divine smith, Roman/Gaulish (Goibniu in Irish/ Gofannon in Welsh) • iron/metal-worker, magical properties • Teutates – “god of the tribe”, Gaulish

  14. IV Celtic GodsC. Some Celtic Gods cont’d • Epona – horse goddess, Gaulish (& Roman) • Matres/Matronae – Gaulish, perhaps divine earth-mother • Often depicted in group of 3 with images of fertility (baskets, babies, cornicopia) • Probably very old in origin

  15. IV Celtic GodsD. Gundestrup Cauldron

  16. IV Celtic GodsD. Gundestrup Cauldron cont’d Cernunnos

  17. IV Celtic GodsD. Gundestrup Cauldron cont’d Taranis

  18. IV Celtic GodsD. Gundestrup Cauldron cont’d Teutates

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