Celtic Creatures
What story did parents say would happen to children who misbehave?
a creature would kidnap them at night and then eat them (+50 points if "bodach" is mentioned)
What 3 objects did the Dagda have?
A cauldron, a harp, and a staff
What day did the Celts consider New years?
November 1st
Where did the Celtics worship the gods?
Lakes, rivers, cliffs, bushes (anything nature-related)
The Celts originated in Eastern Europe
False
How do you ward off a banshee?
Giving it a token of respect or a gesture of kindness
What did the birds over Aengus's head represent?
His kisses
What did the Celts think happened on the night of October 31st?
the gates of the living world and the world of the dead blurred and spirits could enter the world of the living
Why did they sacrifice so much?
To keep the gods happy so they don't cause any destruction
The Celts came before the Vikings
True
If you capture a Leprechaun what 2 things can you get from him?
3 wishes or his pot of gold
What animal can the goddess of war become to watch over the battles?
A crow or a Raven
What influenced Halloween?
A Celtic harvest festival
What 3 statisus of people were sacrifices
Prisoners, criminals, and townspeople who would self-sacrifice
Celtic religion is considered polytheistic similar to the egyptians
True
The Celtic puca can become human, but it will always have what features?
Black hair, Animal ears, or a tail
What animal was the goddess Cailleach thought to heard?
Deer
How is Samhain actually pronounced?
Sow-in
What were Celtic priests called?
Druids
A banshee is first seen as a woman who is ringing blood out of a quilt
False
What Celtic creature resembles a "dead human"?
The Fear Gorta
What god was also known as "The Horned One"?
Cernunnos
Other than the "new year" what did November 1st represent?
The end of summer and the harvest
How did souls live forever?
By passing from one person to another at the time of death.
The Cailleach known in parts of the world as the "Winter Witch"
False