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A '''geas''' (also '''geis'''), has two interpretations in [[Celtic mythology]] and folklore. First, it is considered some kind of bond that people or even gods can be placed under; later, it took the aspect of a taboo or prohibition. A geas can also be compared with a curse. If someone placed under a geas breaks it, the infractor will suffer dishonour or even death. |
A '''geas''' (also '''geis'''), has two interpretations in [[Celtic mythology]] and folklore. First, it is considered some kind of bond that people or even gods can be placed under; later, it took the aspect of a [[taboo]] or prohibition. A geas can also be compared with a [[curse]]. If someone placed under a geas breaks it, the infractor will suffer dishonour or even death. |
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Revision as of 19:23, 12 June 2003
A geas (also geis), has two interpretations in Celtic mythology and folklore. First, it is considered some kind of bond that people or even gods can be placed under; later, it took the aspect of a taboo or prohibition. A geas can also be compared with a curse. If someone placed under a geas breaks it, the infractor will suffer dishonour or even death.