Celtic Myths, Legends and Poetry

Although the legends of many cultures are revered all over the world, the legends of the Celts are far less well known than those of the Greeks, for example, with the notable exception of the legend of Arthur, the Once and Future King.

Because of this, I've endeavoured to gather here a number of Celtic stories and tales from centuries passed, including the Morte D'Arthur.

The heart of the Wiccan path has always rested in Great Britian, just as the spiritual home of Voudun is in Africa, and that of the Qabalists in Israel. The Four Great Sabbats originated with the Celts. It has been written that the first, prototypical Wiccans were of pre-celtic stock, natives of the British Isles, and Dr. Margaret Murray has had much to write on this topic, as did Gerald Gardner. Over the years however, these natives of Britian found their blood mingled with the invading peoples, and this is truly the source of the natural psychic heritage of the Celts.

The legend of Arthur and his Knights, as well as the Grail Quest, has unfortunately become Christianized over the years, but this has allowed it to flourish and prosper in what would have otherwise been a hostile climate indeed.

Here then, are some of the tales of one of the most mysterious races of our world, one noted for savagery as well as bravery, poetry as well as war, and music as well as bloodlust. Many of these have been used to great effect in Wiccan ritual over the years.