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Celtic Society
definitions of key words for Celtic society
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ring fort | Celtic dwelling site enclosed by earthen banks and ditches, with a wattle or stone fence |
| caiseal | stone ring fort |
| crannog | Celtic dwelling on an artificial island in a lake |
| souterrain | underground passage used to store things, hide in, escape through |
| hill fort | ceremonial Celtic fort built on a hill side |
| promontory fort | ceremonial Celtic fort built on a headland or cliff |
| tuath | a Celtic kingdom |
| ri | King of a Celtic settlement |
| derbhfine | the royal family in a Celtic tuath |
| aos dana | specially skilled individuals in the tuath like the Druid, Brehon, File |
| warriors | fought on behalf of the tuath |
| craftsmen | blacksmiths and goldsmiths who produces the implements and jewellery |
| farmers | grew crops and tended to animals to feed the tuath |
| slaves | captured in battle from enemy tuatha |
| rotary quern | used to grind grain into flour |
| hero's portion | best cut of meat served to the bravest warrior in battle |
| la tene art | swirls and floral patterned designs |
| torc | gold jewellery item, a collar necklace |
| ogham stone | stone with notches cut into it to represent letters in Celtic writing |
| cist grave | small stone lined burial site, remains were cremated before being placed into the cist grave |
| grave goods | weapons, shield, food items buried with a celt |
| leine | shirt |
| crios | belt |
| briste | trousers |
| brat | heavy wollen blanket/cloak |