Celtic legend

Ancient Irish tale

A Celtic legend is a traditional story from the Celtic peoples of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, and Brittany—tales of heroes like Cú Chulainn, King Arthur, or the Tuatha Dé Danann.

The phrase also describes someone of legendary status in Celtic culture, especially in sports: He's a Celtic legend might refer to a footballer for Glasgow Celtic or a player for the Boston Celtics.

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Fionn mac Cumhaill · sacred grove · spear · Manannán mac Lir · sea god · cattle raid · Brigid · Tuatha Dé Danann · Tristan · sword · oak · stone · Avalon · Oisín · Isolde · hound · Otherworld · shield

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mythological tradition

Celtic legendNorse saga

Old Scandinavian heroic narrative

Greek mythology · Roman mythology · Egyptian mythology · Hindu mythology · Norse mythology

historical authenticity

Celtic legendverified account

Authenticated social media identity

primary source · archaeological record · eyewitness testimony · court record · scientific evidence

cultural prestige/canonicity

Celtic legendclassical canon

Authoritative body of works

Family

Celtic, Celt, Celts, legend, legends, legendary, legendarily

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