Celtic_Women

Celtic Women Celtic history has been a source of debate for many scholars. This group of tribes was prolific throughout mid and western Europe for almost one thousand years but left behind little in the way of written history. Much of the information that is known today comes from archeological finds and the literature left by the Romans and Greeks. Even with the lack of evidence regarding Celtic society, these groups of peoples emerge with a richly textured culture that differs from other known civilizations of the same time. The image of the Celtic female has been a source of strength and inspiration for many suppressed women. Celtic myth, laws, and early history all add to the idea women in the society were privileged to rights and status not present in other cultures. Celtic women have been recognized in history for possessing courage, intelligence, and especially their independence. Their place in society encompassed many areas of life. Women personified by figures such as Medb, Boudicca, and St. Brigid, participated openly in political and religious life. The Celtic woman was permitted significant rights under the society’s law system, and some obtained the prestigious position of Druid. The Celtic woman held her place in celtic, women, brigid, woman, ellis, boudicca, madb, goddess, female, been, one, even, known, romans, roman, queen, husband, status, st, society, cremin, celts, men, history, very, law, battle, wife, under, through, reputed, position, much, iceni, high, great