> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://kb.heathen.group/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://kb.heathen.group/old-kb/codex/irish/research/disambiguation/celt.md). # Celt {% hint style="success" %} #### Like what your seeing? Consider supporting us as a [GitHub Sponsor](/old-kb/where-to-buy/become-a-sponsor.md) and get instant access to all our Unity assets, exclusive tools and assets, escalated support and issue tracking and our gratitude.\ \ These articles are made possible by our [GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/heathen-engineering) ... become a sponsor today! {% endhint %} ## Overview No word is arbitrary and most ancient words are more descript than poetic it would seem. The first use of the name "Celts" comes from a Greek geographer Hecataeus of Miletus in 517 BCE. In that text he is referring to a people living in southern Gaul and to the far west of Europe. The etymology of Keltoi is unclear; a popular option that is supported by other historical and lore factors is that it is derived from a Celtic word similar to indo-European "kiel". This is supported by the prefix appearing in Celtic names such as Celtillus. The suggested meaning is "people or descendants of the hidden one". This ties into the Gauls claimed descent from an underworld or dead god. During the Roman Gallic wars Julius Ceasar reported that the Gauls called themselves "Celts" this doesn't mean its a true "Celtic" word but does show that Celts called them selves Celts so the term is at least period for the culture in question. ## Are Irish Celtic? Yes and no. See the "[Historical Backdrop](/old-kb/codex/irish/research/historical-backdrop.md)" article to get an understanding of Ireland as an Island and a people evolved. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://kb.heathen.group/old-kb/codex/irish/research/disambiguation/celt.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.