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Celtic Symbols - Features and Meanings
The Celtic belief system that prevailed in Europe in pre-Christian Roman times had a special place for symbolism. Intricate Celtic symbols that were an expression of religious beliefs conjure up images of the rich Celtic cult of the days long gone by. These are often perceived to be shrouded in mystery and obscurity.
Symbols and geometric motifs did occupy a significant place in Celtic artwork with some such symbols dating back to even 3000 B.C. These can be witnessed even today on stone carvings. The key patterns of Celtic artwork or the important symbols like spirals, lozenges, chevrons etc. can be found in Newgrange, Ireland- an oldest burial mound in Europe.
The oldest of all Celtic symbols and also perhaps the one most commonly observed in records is the single spiral. This is usually considered to stand for growth, expansion and cosmic energy. However, variation in the interpretation of its meaning to a certain extent can be noticed in various cultures. Ancient inhabitants of Ireland looked upon the spiral to be representative of the sun. Again, a loosely wound anti-clockwise spiral stood for a large summer sun while a tightly wound, clockwise spiral represented the shrinking winter sun for the ancient people. The double spiral was used to symbolize the equinoxes when days and nights were equal.
Ancient stone carvings the world over (not merely restricted to the Celtic culture) seem to have adopted use of the dual centered spiral. This has been discovered from stone carvings at various places of the world. Serving as the Yin Yang symbol the dual centered spiral stands for the duality of nature and balance.
Triple centered spirals have been found too. These Celtic symbols have found usage even with the early Christian monks in their illuminated manuscripts as representative of the Christian holy Trinity.
The Celtic symbol chevrons that resembled arrowheads used by hunters and warriors stood for power. Chevrons are nearly heart shaped and occur as repeat band patterns in ornamentation. Flowing scroll patterns relating to Celtic symbols were used primarily for decorative purpose rather than for symbolizing any particular thing.
Other common Celtic symbols include the Celtic knot designs, crosses and pentacles. There are the single knot and double knot patterns as also the intricate interlaced patterns. Celtic crosses come with arms of equal length and are enclosed or backed by a circle. This acts as a representation of the four corners of the earth or the four elements- earth, air, water and fire. The circle present around the cross can stand for both infinity and for the path of the sun in the sky. Again, the pentacle composed of a five pointed star within a circle as it appears in Celtic jewelry represents five elements (earth, air, fire, water and spirit) or five stages of life. This Celtic symbol is also known to have a particular association with Wicca.
A Celtic Warrior Tribute: Art & Artifact
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Steve Collins The Celtic Warrior SIGNED AUTOGRAPH Boxing Shorts UACC AFTAL $142.21 |
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14K Yellow Gold Silver "Warrior" Celtic Cross Necklace Pendant Mens Irish chain $24.99 |
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Tribal warrior celtic wooden arrow head pendant N13 $3.14 |
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NEW LEGO 8827 MINIFIGURES SERIES 6 - Celtic Warrior $3.49 |
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22G DART SET ~ CELTIC WARRIORS 90% TUNGSTEN DART SET $30.01 |
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NEW Cabinet Hardware Celtic Warrior Symbol Cabinet Knob $5.13 |
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NEW Cabinet Hardware Celtic Warrior Symbol Cabinet Knob $5.13 |
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NEW Cabinet Hardware Celtic Warrior Symbol Cabinet Knob $5.13 |
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14K White Gold Silver Celtic Warrior Mens Ring Irish sz 8 9 10 11 12 13 wedding $39.99 |
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Irish Celtic Fine PewterJewelry Warrior Shield Adjustable Cord Gents/Ladies $9.90 |
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Sterling Silver "Warrior" Celtic Cross Necklace Pendant Mens Irish Made chain $19.99 |
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CELTIC WARRIOR 300 BC-AD 100 BOOK $15.16 |
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14K Gold Sterling Silver Celtic "Warrior" Necklace Pendant Mens Irish Made chain $49.99 |
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Sterling Silver "Warrior" Celtic Cross Necklace Pendant Mens Irish Made chain $19.99 |
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Silver Pewter Celtic Warrior Knot Black Cord Necklace Handmade Gifts $14.99 |
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ArkAngel - WARRIOR (CD 1980) KEMPER CRABB ATOMIC OPERA CELTIC OOP RARE $29.99 |
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Irish 14K White Gold Celtic Warrior Wedding Ring Set . $1,148.99 |
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Irish 14K White Gold Celtic Warrior Wedding Ring Set $894.99 |
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Irish "Warrior" 14K White Gold Mens Celtic Band Ring $699.99 |
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14K White Gold Silver Mens Celtic Warrior Ring sz $47.99 |
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14K Yellow Gold Silver "Warrior" Celtic Cross Pendant $28.95 |
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14K White Gold Silver Celtic Warrior Mens Ring Irish sz 8 9 10 11 12 13 wedding $39.99 |
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14K White Gold Silver Celtic Warrior Mens Ring Irish sz 8 9 10 11 12 13 wedding $39.99 |
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14K White Gold Silver Celtic Warrior Mens Ring Irish sz 8 9 10 11 12 13 wedding $39.99 |
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Irish Handcrafted Celtic Warrior Ring 14k Gold and Sterling Silver $219.00 |
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IRISH CELTIC WARRIOR NECKLACE PENDANT 925 STERLING SILVER 22K GOLD WOMEN IRELAND $125.00 |
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IRISH MADE CELTIC WARRIOR CROSS PENDANT NECKLACE 925 STERLING SILVER WOMEN LADY $72.99 |
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IRISH CELTIC WARRIOR NECKLACE PENDANT 22K GOLD+925 STERLING SILVER MENS IRELAND $92.99 |
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# 90 Tin 54mm Toy Soldier Warrior Celtic Barbarian $9.99 |
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# 21 Tin 54mm Toy Soldier Warrior Celtic Barbarian $9.99 |
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10 - Celtic Warrior Symbol Pendants $11.95 |
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YOUNG Miniatures YH1822 1/10 Celtic Warriors 1st C. BC $64.99 |
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14K White Gold Silver Irish Celtic Warrior Mens Ring $47.99 |
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14K White Gold Silver Irish Celtic Warrior Mens Ring $47.99 |
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14K White Gold Silver Irish Celtic Warrior Mens Ring $47.99 |
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14K White Gold Silver Irish Celtic Warrior Mens Ring $47.99 |
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14K White Gold Silver Irish Celtic Warrior Mens Ring $47.99 |
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14K White Gold Silver Irish Celtic Warrior Mens Ring $47.99 |
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14K White Gold Silver Irish Celtic Warrior Mens Ring $47.99 |
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14K White Gold Silver Irish Celtic Warrior Mens Ring $47.99 |
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14K White Gold Silver Irish Celtic Warrior Mens Ring $47.99 |
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14K White Gold Silver Irish Celtic Warrior Mens Ring $47.99 |
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14K White Gold Silver Irish Celtic Warrior Mens Ring $47.99 |
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14K White Gold Silver Irish Celtic Warrior Mens Ring $47.99 |
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14K White Gold Silver Irish Celtic Warrior Mens Ring $47.99 |
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Warrior Battle Dragon Trinket Box with celtic knotwork - black, armor, fantasy $32.99 |
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CELTIC WARRIOR 2nd CENTURY BC 1:32 METAL FIGURE $10.00 |
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CELTIC "WARRIOR SPIRIT" ENDLESS KNOT .925 Solid Sterling Silver Pendant $19.95 |
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24G DART SET ~ CELTIC WARRIORS 90% TUNGSTEN DART SET $30.01 |
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Sterling Silver "Warrior" Celtic Cross Necklace Pendant Mens Irish Made chain $19.99 |
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14K White Gold Sterling Silver Celtic "Warrior" Necklace Pendant Irish chain $24.99 |
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Scibor 28SF0018 Celtic SF Warrior Space Marine w/ Axe $17.50 |
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14K White Gold Silver Celtic Warrior Mens Ring sz 8.5 9.5 10.5 11.5 wedding $39.99 |
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WARRIOR CELTIC SAILOR MALE HOOP 925 STERLING SILVER 1pc EARRING 1/2" MEN 12mm $9.99 |
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14K White Gold Silver Celtic Warrior Mens Ring Irish sz 8 9 10 11 12 13 wedding $39.99 |
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Celtic pendant & pin - Runestone (Tyr) - Warrior $5.00 |
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Celtic Rune pendant (for athletes & warriors) $5.00 |
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Sterling Silver "Warrior" Celtic Cross Necklace Pendant Mens Irish Made chain $19.99 |
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Lego Mini Figure Series 6 Celtic Warrior $2.99 |
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Young Miniatures: Celtic Warrior Hallstatt 6th Century (Unpainted Kit) - YH1828 $60.00 |
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WWE "CELTIC WARRIOR" SHEAMUS 2010 TOPPSTOWN INSERT CARD $2.29 |
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14K White Gold Silver Celtic Warrior Mens Ring Irish sz Q,S,U,W,Y,Z1 wedding $39.99 |
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14K Gold Sterling Silver Celtic Warrior Mens Cufflinks $53.99 |
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14K White Gold Silver Celtic Warrior Mens Ring Irish sz 8 9 10 11 12 13 wedding $39.99 |
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Young Miniatures: Celtic Warriors 1st C. BC (Unpainted Kit) - YH1822 $60.00 |
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14K Yellow Gold Silver "Warrior" Celtic Cross Necklace Pendant Mens Irish chain $24.99 |
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IRISH CELTIC WARRIOR CROSS PENDANT 20" NECKLACE 925 STERLING SILVER MENS IRELAND $72.99 |
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Celtic Warriors: The armies of one of the first great $1.99 |
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14K White Gold Silver Celtic Warrior Mens Ring Irish sz Q,S,U,W,Y,Z1 wedding $39.99 |
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14K White Gold Silver Celtic Warrior Mens Ring Irish sz 8 9 10 11 12 13 wedding $39.99 |
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Sterling Silver Celtic Warrior Horse Brooch Pin Irish Made jewellery 925 $24.99 |
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14K White Gold Sterling Silver Celtic Warrior Cufflinks Mens Irish Made knot 925 $44.99 |
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14K White Gold Silver Celtic Warrior Mens Ring Irish sz Q,R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z1,Z3 $39.99 |
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14K Gold Sterling Silver Celtic "Warrior" Necklace Pendant Mens Irish Made chain $49.99 |
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Celtic warriors shield dragon pewter pendant P0449 $6.31 |
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YOUNG Miniatures YH1828 1/10 Celtic Warrior $59.99 |
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14K Yellow Gold Silver "Warrior" Celtic Cross Necklace Pendant Mens Irish chain $24.99 |
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Silver Viking Nordic Slain Warriors Knot Pendant Celtic $19.99 |
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VER2464 Celtic Warrior 200mm Verlinden $38.21 |
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14K White Gold Silver Celtic Warrior Mens Ring Irish sz 8 9 10 11 12 13 wedding $39.99 |
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T. Newark - Celtic Warriors (1993) - Used - Trade Paper $2.95 |
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Sterling Silver "Warrior" Celtic Cross Necklace Pendant Mens Irish Made chain $19.99 |
