Celtic art Tree for CNC and remixes

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The text discusses various aspects of Celtic religion and culture. Here are some key points: 1. **Celtic Deities**: The Celts believed in a complex pantheon of gods and goddesses, with many deities associated with natural features and skills such as blacksmithing and healing. 2. **Triplicity**: Triplicity was a common theme in Celtic cosmology, with many deities seen as threefold. This is evident in the Three Mothers, a group of goddesses worshipped by many Celtic tribes. 3. **Druids**: Druids were priests and religious officiants who fulfilled various roles in Celtic religion, including judges, sacrificers, teachers, and lore-keepers. 4. **Gallic Calendar**: The Coligny calendar is an example of the Gallic calendar, which was used to record timekeeping and ceremonial sacrifices. 5. **Roman Influence**: The Roman invasion of Gaul had a profound effect on Celtic culture, leading to changes in religion and the weakening of the druid class. 6. **Celtic Christianity**: Unconquered areas of Ireland and Scotland began to adopt Christianity in the 5th century, with missionaries from Britain and Ireland playing a significant role. Some interesting facts from the text include: * The Celts had hundreds of deities, some known only within a single family or tribe. * Roman reports mention ceremonies being held in sacred groves, and La Tène Celts built temples of varying size and shape. * Druids organised and ran religious ceremonies, memorised and taught the calendar, and performed ceremonial sacrifices. * The Coligny calendar is an example of a public peg calendar (or parapegma) found throughout the Greek and Roman world. * Celtic Christianity developed distinct features, such as a conservative method of calculating the date of Easter, which were later resolved by adopting current Roman practices.