Women in Celtic Society

Are you a woman with European ancestry? If so, you almost certainly come from the Celtic bloodline. That’s because two thousand years ago, the Celts occupied all of Europe. This course will bring to life the ordinary and legendary women of the Celts. We will examine the rare legal and sexual near-equality of Celtic women -- a status that was subsequently denied to women for two millennia -- until recently. We will look at tribal organization and classes of society. Finally, we will view the unusual leadership of Celtic women as warriors, druids and healers.