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A defining feature of MacCulloch’s analysis is the Celtic "Otherworld." Unlike the Greek Hades or Christian Hell, the Celtic Otherworld is often a place of joy, eternal youth, and abundance.
The boundary between worlds is "thin," especially during festivals like Samhain. The Mythology of All Races. Volume III. Celtic....
Using Roman inscriptions and archaeological finds, MacCulloch links gods like Lugus and Cernunnos to their later insular counterparts. 🌀 The Concept of the Otherworld A defining feature of MacCulloch’s analysis is the
MacCulloch meticulously tracks how Celtic gods survived the transition to Christianity. He focuses on —the process where gods are reimagined as historical kings or heroes. The Mythology of All Races. Volume III. Celtic....
Figures like Cú Chulainn possess divine attributes (superhuman strength, "warp-spasm") but are presented as mortal warriors.