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Celtic Mythology

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CELTIC CHARACTERS

BY: KATRI KIRSCHMAN
Photo by Leo Reynolds

BANSHEE

A female spirit seen as an omen of death and a messenger from the underworld.

BARGHEST

a monstrous, goblin dog, with huge teeth and claws, that appears only at night.

LEPRECHAUN

Michevious fairy like creature who usually store gold.

SELKIE

seals in the sea but shed their skin to become human on land.

SALMON OF KNOWLEDGE

A salmon who ate nine hazelnuts and was given the knowlege of the world.

POOKA

shape changers which could take the appearance of black horses, goats and rabbits

DONN CUAILNGE

a bull-calf which fought Finnbhennach and narrowly lost.

FINNBHENNACH

an extremely fertile stud bull owned by king Ailill of Connacht.

DULLAHAN

A headless rider on a black horse carrying his head under an arm.