Celtic mythology
collective term for all the fabulous profane and religious narratives of the Celts
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Summary
Celtic mythology is a group of mythologies by ethnic group[1]. It ranks in the top 5% of group of mythologies by ethnic group entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,825 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Subclass of: mythology[3]
- Commons category: Celtic mythology[4]
- Has part(s): Irish mythology[5], Scottish mythology[6], Welsh mythology[7], Breton mythology[8], Cantabrian mythology[9], Lusitanian mythology[10]
- Topic's main category: Category:Celtic mythology[11]
- Described by source: The Mythology of All Races[12], Dictionary of Celtic Mythology[13]
- Topic has template: Šablona:Keltská mytologie[14]
- Indigenous to: Proto-Celts[15], Ancient Celts[16], Celtic people[17]
- Culture: contemporary Celtic culture[18], Celtic culture[19]
Why It Matters
Celtic mythology has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] It is known by 65 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
It has been cited as an influence by English mythology[22], a mythology of an area[23], in United Kingdom[24] and Galician mythology[25], a mythology by ethnic group[26].
FAQs
Who did Celtic mythology influence?
Celtic mythology has been cited as an influence by English mythology[22] and Galician mythology[25].