The Celts believed magical agencies to pervade every aspect of their lives and surroundings. They strived to use the powers of magic for beneficial ends. This was best achieved through a wide array of rituals and sacrifice, which also included reciting ancient, sacred tales.
The Otherworld made its magic presence throughout all aspects of Celtic life, most notably, however, in enchanted trees, lakes, rivers, stones, rings, cauldrons, weapons, etc. Most famous example of such would perhaps be the sword "Excalibur" of the Arthurian legend. Sum humans also were said to be under the influence of the Otherworld and its supernatural powers. Most persuadingly, bards, poets, druids and sages.
Magic and Enchantment played vital roles in the eyes of the Celts, particularly in love and war. Magical spells were said to often have influenced to course of battles as well as the course of love... Magic and enchantment was neither good nor evil, but was seen as phenomena to be highly respected and revered. The Celtic people were extremely cautious in their dealings with supernatural forces and powers. They could be summoned and employed to do good as much as to do bad, and nobody was excluded from its effects. In fear of suffering harm as a result of a spell, the Celts were cautious not to carelessly invoke the powers of those vested with magical ability.
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