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Where are the Gaels from?
The Gaels of Nova Scotia speak Scottish Gaelic, is a Celtic Language that has its origins in Ireland but was and continues to be spoken in parts of Scotland and Nova Scotia.
One may also ask is scotland nordic or celtic?
Nordic countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and, depending on mood, Faroe Islands, Iceland and Greenland. Celtic countries aren't all countries, but include the Brittany, Cornwall, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Isle of Man, and, possibly, some parts of present day Portugal. Thereof, what do celtic knots mean? Celtic Knot Meanings. These knots are complete loops that have no start or finish and could be said to represent eternity whether this means loyalty, faith, friendship or love. Only one thread is used in each design which symbolizes how life and eternity are interconnected.
What is Shield knot?
Celtic Shield Knot The Shield Knot is an ancient Celtic symbol of protection. This knot was placed near ill people or on battle shields for warding off the evil spirits or any other danger. A Shield Knot is usually shaped as a square or appears to be a square within a circle. What are Trinity knots? The Trinity Knot or triquetra was used to symbolize and honor the Mother, Maiden and Crone of the neo-pagan triple goddess. It signifies the three life-cycles of a woman in relation to the phases of the moon. In more recent times, it has come to be recognized as a symbol for 'The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit'.
Are Celtic knots pagan?
The origins of the Celtic knot are rooted in Paganism. The Pagans believed in and spoke of the infinite and cyclical nature of all living things. As time has gone on, Celtic knots were adopted into Christianity and remain a modern symbol today-so much so that you often see crosses adorned with imagery of Celtic knots.
