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September Giveaway: An Intro to Celtic Mythology

By ProvidentMetals.com on September 5, 2017 Filed Under: Giveaways and Promotions

The Celts were once a powerful group of people living in the 1000s BC in an area that spread from the British Isles to what is now Turkey. They were not a nation nor a race; rather, the Celts were a group of people tied together by customs, religion, and language. They had no centralized government, yet Celtic society had a defined structure and each tribe or group had a hierarchy of classes.

Beginning around 225 BC, the Celts began experiencing a series of defeats by the Roman Empire until they were essentially conquered. Only a few areas remained free and were able to pass down Celtic mythology and legend in its traditional oral form. Fortunately, medieval Irish and Welsh monks recorded many of these stories beforehand. It is from these texts, along with retellings as written by the Romans, that we are able to study this lore in modern times.

The early Celts created a mythology comprised of hundreds of tales involving gods, heroes, and villains. A major theme of much of this lore is magic and the supernatural, including the iconic cauldron that is often associated with Merlin. Another major theme involves the physical landscape, with many adventures centering around nature and trees.

Celtic mythology can be broken up into four cycles, or groups of connected stories. The Mythological Cycle details the battles of Celtic gods as they fought to gain control of Ireland. The Ulster Cycle tells of the deeds of Celtic warriors and heroes. The Historical Cycle centers around stories based on real kings of the region. Lastly, the Fenian Cycle centers around a group of warriors led by Finn Mac Cumhail and how they protected the Irish and Scottish lands.

Some of these famed legends are celebrated in Provident’s new Celtic Lore series of silver rounds, featuring five designs by Howard David Johnson. The Morrigan, the second design in the series, was recently released and will remain available while supplies last. But now is your chance to win big!

Out of all the legends and mythological tales you’ve heard, which is your favorite? You’re not limited to only Celtic tales here. Commenting below will serve as your entry for our September giveaway. But remember to keep it classy; inappropriate comments will be deleted and disqualified. Submit your comment (one comment only please) by September 17, 2017. One winner will be randomly selected on September 18, 2017 to receive a Morrigan 1 oz colorized silver round from our Celtic Lore series.

Good luck to all entrants!

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  1. Walter S says

    September 26, 2017 at 8:24 pm

    The Legend of Mick Dodge !!!!

    Reply
  2. ProvidentMetals.com says

    September 18, 2017 at 9:00 am

    Congrats to our winner, Larry C.! Try your luck again…we have a giveaway every month.

    Reply
    • Jason Curtis says

      September 18, 2017 at 7:48 pm

      Congratulations Larry C. : )

      Reply
  3. David says

    September 17, 2017 at 8:47 pm

    Would be my first colorized round. If, of course, I were to win 😛

    Reply
  4. Sam Mathews says

    September 17, 2017 at 4:28 pm

    Tubal Cane!

    Reply
  5. Brad says

    September 17, 2017 at 11:21 am

    The Celts are cool too but This. Is. Sparta!

    Reply
  6. Tameria bush says

    September 17, 2017 at 9:40 am

    Very lovely coin the details look fabulous and interesting conversation to add to my collection possibly or order for my nephew for Christmas so he can learn of mythology in his coin collection as one day he will teasure and appreciate the coins I give him every Christmas

    Reply
  7. Kevin Kato says

    September 15, 2017 at 2:01 pm

    I love free silver!

    Reply
  8. Kim says

    September 14, 2017 at 8:08 pm

    Oh what a sweet coin. Thanks for the awesome giveaway. Please please please let me win this one.

    Reply
  9. John Hadley says

    September 14, 2017 at 4:48 pm

    Beautiful rounds….I’m going to get some of these!!!!

    Reply
  10. William bryan says

    September 14, 2017 at 9:16 am

    Always loverd the Samson and Delilah tale from the Bible. Strongest man on earth who’s only cryptonite was the beauty of a woman. Ultimately though he gets his revenge in death when he brings down the pillars. So many lessons from that tale.

    Reply
  11. Todd Young says

    September 13, 2017 at 7:54 pm

    I’m always curious at the origins of the story of Beowulf. Aside from it being the oldest recorded story we know of in English. The historical basis for it must have been an amazing event.

    Reply
  12. Zachary says

    September 13, 2017 at 5:12 pm

    I think that The Odyssey and Oedipus Rex are some of the greatest stories if you like Greek Mythology. They are both definitely some of my most favorite stories of all time.

    Reply
  13. Amaan says

    September 13, 2017 at 2:13 pm

    I definitely love Greek mythology as well. It is one of my favorite things to read. I recently finished reading the odyssey and love reading other Greek works.

    Reply
  14. Raquel says

    September 12, 2017 at 5:02 pm

    The OLYMPIANS! They are my favorite. I’ve watched every movie ever made in relation to them. I even love playing the video games like God of War. Its pretty amazing. PM should consider making a TITANS series. Uranus and Gaea as 5oz and the 6 sons and 6 daughters as 1oz. Either I would definitely buy it.

    Reply
  15. PATRICK BERCIK says

    September 12, 2017 at 1:10 pm

    Luck of the Irish, good luck to all those that enter

    Reply
  16. david foudray says

    September 12, 2017 at 7:49 am

    Provident Metals offer quality collections that are worth the investment!

    Reply
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