University of Sydney hosts Celtic studies conference
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University of Sydney hosts Celtic studies conference


Topics as unique and diverse as medieval Irish magic and the drinking of blood in the ritual context of mourning will be explored at the Seventh Australian Conference of Celtic Studies at the University of Sydney this week.

The influence of Celtic Studies extends throughout the world, where many Celtic languages, such as Irish and Scottish Gaelic, are still in everyday use.

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