Wednesday 15 March 2017

The celts

The celts were a population living in several parts in Europe. The name celts was given by ancient writers. The celtic languages are still spoken today in parts of the british isles and northen France.

Life styles: They live in clans,tribes,villages and small farming communities that live of milk and flesh and the nature they protect.
The celts did not think of themselves as single people and their allegiance was always to their tribes.
Warriors: They represented the quintessential Barbarian warrior and had well-earned reputation. Their appearance was: Long hair and large stature,and their attacks on the battelfield were fearless wild and savage.
Weapons: They used ancient weapons like javelins,harpoons,bows,slings and used poison on their ranged weapons
Druids: They took charge of public and private sacrifices. They judged public and private quarrels and decreed penalties,and nobody can desobey their decree,they also sacrifice humans who were gravely sick or in danger of death in battle. Upon his dead,another was appointed.
Caratacus: Caratacus was the king and tribal leader of the ancient britons during the iron age. He was the son of the Celtic king named Cunobeline.
Women rol: They could be a Druid or even a warrior.

Sources:
Www.ancient-origins.net
Www.britanica.com
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2 comments:

  1. Well done!, remember that you can add some pictures to your post.

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    1. Thank you teacher!,i added some pictures,and here is my second blog (practicas discursivas) http://blogmicaburgos2.blogspot.com.ar/

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