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Celtic Women

There is also the well known St Brigid, who was reputed to have been a female druidess before converting to Christianity (Ellis 146). Not very much is actually known about the druids; they wrote down little and passed most knowledge through oral traditions. Because of the practice of passing knowledge orally, much of what is known about the druids comes from the biased writing of Romans and Greeks (Cremin 55). .
             "Honor" was an integral part of Celtic beliefs; women valued their honor as much as the men. A compelling story emerges in 189 BC of the Galatian Chiomara. This story depicts a woman who captured was in battle and raped by a Roman officer. Her ransom is arranged and she is to be released to her husband. During the exchange the Roman officer tries to embrace Chiomara one last time, but the woman orders his head chopped off by a warrior standing close by. In triumphant victory Chiomara returns to her husband with the severed head (Cremin 35). When the husband exclaims "What a faithful wife you are" (35) Chiomara retorts back "Yes, but above all I would not let that man live to boast of having had his way with me" (35). Cremin points out this woman's status is exhibited through her order that the warrior kill the Roman, and in her concern for her own self-respect (35).
             It was not uncommon for history to speak of women warriors, and the tradition of a Celtic female being able to become a war leader and ruler is clearly confirmed (Ellis 83). The mythical queen and goddess Madb was renowned for being "determined, forceful, strong, devious, and oftimes bloodthirsty" when leading men in battle (Ellis 42). Boudicca, Queen of the Iceni, is a historical figure who leads her army into an uprising against the Romans (Cremin 24). Tacitus even mentions the Celts do not object to being commanded by women (Rankin 251). The Celtic women accompanied male warriors on journeys of conquest (252).


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