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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. Mac says

    September 11, 2017 at 11:20 pm

    You can’t beat the price

    Reply
  2. Glenn Tedun says

    September 11, 2017 at 8:14 pm

    This is a beautiful coin and nice history behind it. I wonder what the next coin of the set will be like.

    Reply
  3. Bo Jones says

    September 11, 2017 at 5:18 pm

    I would have to say The Tree of Life. A connection to our ancestors and the wisdom they bring to us now and for the future.

    Reply
  4. Joel S says

    September 11, 2017 at 3:32 pm

    My fave isnt exactly a tale, but a creature. The Water Horse.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_horse

    Reply
  5. Jeff says

    September 10, 2017 at 9:32 pm

    Provident offers great series of coins! Another reason why they are my favorite precious metal supplier!

    Reply
  6. Jesse R says

    September 10, 2017 at 8:30 pm

    My favorite mythological tale is the story of Christ!

    Reply
  7. Keith says

    September 10, 2017 at 7:47 pm

    What more could you ask for? Battle goddess of the Celts of Ancient Ireland. Perfect! Love It!

    Reply
  8. Larry Dallmeyer says

    September 10, 2017 at 11:04 am

    Provident Metals is awesome!!!!!

    Reply
  9. Mike Linn says

    September 10, 2017 at 7:00 am

    I really like Celtic mythology, I think the Ulster Cycle is one of the best collection of stories out there! A must read for fans of the Celts. Go Provident Metals!!!

    Reply
  10. Don R. says

    September 9, 2017 at 6:17 pm

    A beautiful coin series – The Morrigan War, Fate & Death. Celtic Legends and Lore, Great history.

    Reply
  11. Starvingstax says

    September 9, 2017 at 12:19 am

    Oooh this could be my first colorized coin.
    *crosses fingers*

    Reply
  12. Jay says

    September 8, 2017 at 10:18 pm

    I love Cernunnos, the Horned God. A Celtic deity of untamed nature, fertility, hunting and the cycle of life in general. There is an incredible bronzed sculpture and a bust of Cernunnos by the artist Neil Sims, which have pride of place in my mythological bronzes collection.

    Reply
  13. Jim says

    September 8, 2017 at 7:14 pm

    No centralized government? That must be mythological. How would they know who to hate? Or whom to pay? What a fairy tale LOL.

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  14. James Frederick says

    September 8, 2017 at 7:11 pm

    Merlin is my favorite. A friend of mine has even written a book about Merlin that just went on sale on Amazon in paperback. I’ll be ordering it next week to go with the four rounds I bought from you guys last month.

    Reply
  15. Gary Hammack says

    September 8, 2017 at 12:11 pm

    Provident Metals is my favorite supplier!

    Reply
  16. Jay says

    September 8, 2017 at 11:25 am

    Camelot and the knights of the round.

    Reply
  17. Joseph says

    September 8, 2017 at 10:11 am

    I’m a fan of them all really. I have never followed these tells or legends, so reading bits and pieces from each randomly is very interesting. This is one of the reasons I like Provident, for the Blog!

    Reply
  18. Terry Aldridge says

    September 8, 2017 at 9:59 am

    I really like the Celtic lore coins. I have been a coin collector for years and this coin is right up there with the best.

    Reply
  19. Patrick Lautenschlager says

    September 8, 2017 at 9:55 am

    I’ve always loved the stories of Hercules and his 12 labors.

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  20. Brandon says

    September 8, 2017 at 8:48 am

    Provident never ceases to amaze me. This series is proof of that. I’ve been a customer for 3 years now! However I will be one for the rest of my life. They are the best in the business.

    Reply
  21. d says

    September 8, 2017 at 7:47 am

    My friend named her daughter Morrigan. Yeah she is kinda celti.

    Reply
  22. Daniel Platt says

    September 8, 2017 at 7:14 am

    That is a wonderful depiction of that goddess

    Reply
  23. Jason Lawrence says

    September 8, 2017 at 2:26 am

    I’m interested in Celtic tales do to family ancestors

    Reply
  24. Jose says

    September 8, 2017 at 1:10 am

    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
  25. Walt says

    September 7, 2017 at 11:37 pm

    Knights of the round table.

    Reply
  26. timothy drake says

    September 7, 2017 at 10:30 pm

    Beautiful coin and I would love to own it. I am also of scottish free mason decent.

    Reply
  27. Bradley A Beard says

    September 7, 2017 at 10:08 pm

    What an awesome coin. The colorization of the background makes the coin pop. Will definately display it in my living room if i win. Thanks for the contest.

    Reply
  28. Keith Harman says

    September 7, 2017 at 8:28 pm

    Being of norse desent i love them.

    Reply
  29. Mark says

    September 7, 2017 at 8:12 pm

    A beautiful round and history. Love this theme. Provident metals offers the best private series out there!

    Reply
  30. Joe says

    September 7, 2017 at 8:10 pm

    History is power, Celts rock!

    Reply
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