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The Religion of the Ancient Celts (1911)

Chapter 10: The Cult of the Dead

by

J. A. MacCulloch

The custom of burying grave-goods with the dead, or slaying wife or slaves on the tomb and other grave customs is the subject of this chapter. McCulloch also talks about the role of fairies and the festival of Samhain.

Names Used in this Section

King Cottius

brownie, lutin, or pooka

M. Dechelette

Lar

Laribus augustis

Kilranelagh

Taillti

Lug

Tailtiu

Leinstermen

Carman, King Garman

Tuatha Dé Danann

fylgjur

disir

Modranicht

Disablot

Dr. Frazer

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