Animals played an important part in the everyday life of the ancients Celts. In Celtic mythology the lives of animals, birds, humans and gods are interwoven to provide rich stories alluding to important matters in their society such as life and death, love and hate, jealousy and lust.
Celtic Mythology: Mixing Animals, Birds, Humans and Gods — Under the influence!
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