Death, Burial & the Afterlife in the Ancient Celtic Religion

Sacred Sites & Rituals in the Ancient Celtic Religion

Over two millennia ago, in what is now the heart of Europe, a remarkable burial took place that continues to intrigue archaeologists and historians today. The grave belonged to a Celtic warrior, a member of the fiercely independent tribes known for their combat skills and complex social structures. But it wasn't weapons or jewels that marked this burial as extraordinary. Instead, it was the presence of an iron hand, skillfully crafted to function as a prosthetic. This prosthetic hand, complete w