Celtic Symbols - Introduction
As the
Celts taught and passed down their laws, legends and beliefs through a strong oral tradition based on the trained memories of their poets and priests, today our knowledge and understanding of
Celtic symbols are based almost entirely on the study of archaeological remains and on ancient Greek and Roman records.
The meanings of ancient Celtic symbols thus remain subject to interpretation and, while most of these symbols are fairly evident, there are still many conflicting theories regarding the origin of some of them.
Despite their primitive origins, the symbols of the Celts are still extremely meaningful today. They are ageless and timeless archetypes that we continue to refer to, perhaps to compensate for the dizzying speed of modern-day progress and help us stay in touch with the deepest, nature-ruled and untapped
energy of the Unconscious.
For each of the Celtic Symbols described you can find selected jewelry and also books for further reading. And be sure to visit our Celtic Jewelry Store!