Isle of the Dead (mythology)

Isle of the Dead (mythology)

The Isle of the Dead is associated with pre-Christian Celtic mythology and occurs as a theme in a number of European countries. In Britain, it is thought to be either a translation of the Welsh word "Annwn" for the underworld or an extant geographical feature of Britain.


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