Etymology:
The term "Celtic" comes from the Greek "Keltoi" (Κελτοί), which was used to refer to tribes of people who inhabited parts of Western and Central Europe.
Meaning:
The exact meaning of "Keltoi" is unknown, but various theories have been proposed:
Origin:
The Celtic languages and cultures originated in Central Europe during the Bronze Age (c. 2000-1200 BCE). They spread westward across Europe, reaching the British Isles, Ireland, France, Spain, and parts of Central and Eastern Europe.
The Celts were a diverse group of tribes with shared linguistic, cultural, and religious traditions. They were divided into two main branches:
The Celtic languages belong to the Indo-European language family and share similarities with other languages such as English, French, Italian, and Sanskrit.
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