Celts and Romans in Bath

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Celtic and Roman worship at the spring in Bath and the amalgamation of their beliefs.

Look at the links between Celtic worship of the spring in Bath and Roman worship of Minerva. Minerva evolved into a joint Celtic-Roman deity.
From: Bread of Heaven Druids and Saints
First broadcast : 16 November 2004

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 7-9,9-11

Subject : History, Religious Education

Topic : Celts, Romans, Authority and influence, Values

Keywords : Celtic religion, Minerva, Roman religion, Roman Baths

Notes : Who did the Celts worship in Bath? What goddess did the Romans bring to Bath? Look at other ways in which the Celts compromised with the Roman invaders


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