Part: 18, How Celtic Mythology Explained Human Origins | Druids, the Otherworld & Ancient Beliefs

Описание: Where did humans come from according to Celtic mythology?

Unlike many ancient civilizations, the Celts did not have a single creation story. Instead, their myths describe humans emerging through sacred landscapes, divine ancestors, and the mystical Otherworld — a spiritual realm connected to life, death, and rebirth.

In this episode, we explore:

• The Celtic view of human origins
• The role of the Otherworld (Annwn, Tír na nÓg)
• Druidic beliefs about ancestry and nature
• How gods, spirits, and mortals were interconnected
• Why Celtic myths focus on transformation, not creation
• Sacred sites like stone circles and their spiritual meaning

Celtic mythology teaches that humans were not created to rule nature, but to live in harmony with it. Life, death, and rebirth were seen as part of a continuous cosmic cycle.

This documentary presents mythological traditions, not religious or scientific claims, with respect for all cultures, beliefs, and historical interpretations.

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📚 Scholarly References

• Green, Miranda. The World of the Druids (Thames & Hudson, 1997)
• Mac Cana, Proinsias. Celtic Mythology (Hamlyn, 1970)
• Ellis, Peter Berresford. The Druids (Eerdmans, 1994)
• Carey, John. A Single Ray of the Sun: Religious Speculation in Early Ireland
• Koch, John. Celtic Culture: A Historical Encyclopedia
• Oxford Reference – Celtic Religion & Mythology

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