Celtic Religion and the Head as a Symbol
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A look at the importance of the head shrine in Celtic religion and mythology.
The Celts saw the head shrine as an important symbol both in mythology and in their religion. Shows various Celtic head shrines.
From:
The Celts A Pagan Trinity
First broadcast
:
28 May 1987
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 7-9
Subject : History
Topic : Celts
Keywords : Celtic religion
Notes : Points to study - Why have so many Celtic statues of heads survived? Why was the head so important to the Celts?
