Did the Celts embalm the Severed Heads of their Enemies?

[Tadhg Gaelach]

Celtic Head from Witham, 2nd c B.C. (British Museum) ​

Ancient Irish texts tell us that Fionn Mac Cumhaill was faoi gheasa (under a magical obligation) not to eat any food unless in the presence of a severed head. We are told that such severed heads of enemies would speak with prophetic voice and divulge esoteric secrets. Recent research from Gaul (now known as France) gives evidence that such practice really did happen - and that the Gauls went to the trouble of actually embalming such heads.

The Gauls really did embalm the severed heads of enemies, research shows

New chemical analysis of iron age skulls confirms the grisly practice, referred to in ancient texts

www.theguardian.com

The celtic cult of the head

An investigation into the Iron Age world of the Celtic people and specifically the Cult of the Head. What archaeology shows about brainballs and skulls and how the warriors of the celts were involved.

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Pity they did not succeed in doing that to Caesar.

 

[Tadhg Gaelach]

Celtic cult of the head – Balkan Celts

Posts about Celtic cult of the head written by Mac Congail

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[Tadhg Gaelach]

Pity they did not succeed in doing that to Caesar.

Yes indeed, himself and Mark Anthony would have made delightful trophies.

 

[Karloff]

Celtic Head from Witham, 2nd c B.C. (British Museum) ​

Ancient Irish texts tell us that Fionn Mac Cumhaill was faoi gheasa (under a magical obligation) not to eat any food unless in the presence of a severed head. We are told that such severed heads of enemies would speak with prophetic voice and divulge esoteric secrets. Recent research from Gaul (now known as France) gives evidence that such practice really did happen - and that the Gauls went to the trouble of actually embalming such heads.

The Gauls really did embalm the severed heads of enemies, research shows

New chemical analysis of iron age skulls confirms the grisly practice, referred to in ancient texts

www.theguardian.com

The celtic cult of the head

An investigation into the Iron Age world of the Celtic people and specifically the Cult of the Head. What archaeology shows about brainballs and skulls and how the warriors of the celts were involved.

www.whitedragon.org.uk

This is interesting when you think that even early modern physicians and scientists believed the seat of reason and emotion was in the heart.

 

[FF/FG/Lab/SF..stitchup]

were ISIS once Celts ? preserving a severed head. Instead of a jar of embalming liquid they are using digital photography.

 

[Irish McCeltunstein]

As a Celt, I personally do not embalm the severed heads of my enemies. It would ruin the Feng Shui of the house.

Of course, I could make an exception for a particularly treacherous & overweight Chinese woman, should we cross paths. The healing & decorative properties of such an ornament would tempt anyone.