The words Celt and Celtic can have a variety of meanings.
Sometimes a pronunciation distinction is maintained - see Pronunciation of Celtic. The following may be pronounced either /kelt(ik)/ or /selt(ik)/, but in academic use there is a clear preference for /kelt(ik)/:
Celtici, Celts from ancient Lusitania (modern day Portugal). (See also Celtiberians for a Celtic people on the Iberian peninsula)
Celtic music, referring to folk music that originated from "Celtic" cultures.
Celtic nations The Irish Republic, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany and Galicia.
Celtic art, cultural art that avoids straight lines and only occasionally uses symmetry, or knotwork that is typically recognizable by interlocking lines and figures
Celtic Alliance of America The Celtic Alliance of America was formed to raise awareness within the U.S. to the problems facing the Irish, Scottish, Cornish, and Welsh nations struggle for freedom and equality.
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At the Edge archive: Celtic Fallacy - Brief article by Bob Trubshaw discussing the historical validity of the term Celtic, also offering articles of agreement and disagreement.
404Celtic Dejavu - Offers texts on Celtic archaelogy, as well as links to sites on culture, books, gifts, e-cards, music, spirituality, and forums related to Celtism.
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Celtic Heritage Magazine - Offers a North American perspective on Celtic history, traditions and people. Includes articles, photos and subscription information.
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Celtic Women International - Honors, celebrates and promotes Celtic Women, their culture and heritage all over the world. With calendar of events, access to their Yahoo group, and archives.
Celtica - Virtual tour of a visitor's centre in Y Plas, Machynlleth presenting the history and culture of the Celts.
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CyberScotia - Portal hosting various sites concerned with things Celtic and Scottish.
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Deanna's World: Celtic Whispers - Offers a guide to pronouncing Celtic words, as well as a brief description of the main characters in Celtic mythology.
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Myrddin Emrys' Circle of Fire - Meeting place for the celtic-minded. Music, art, literature, poetry and spirituality are discussed.
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Newsgroup FAQ from soc.culture.celtic - Newsgroup FAQ including related reading material, historical background and Celtic languages.
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On the Shieling - Celtic Pagan horse site and personal homepage with essays on what the horse meant to the Celts.
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The Celtic Archive - Collection of stories, book recommendations, traditions and deities, that are of interest to Neopagans. [In FTP Format]
The Celtic Connection - Newspaper of the Celtic community in Vancouver, BC. Covers news, sports, events, folklore and mythology, also including suscription information.
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