Taltiu

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Taltiu is associated with the semi-legendary history of Pre-Christian Ireland. The Tailteann Games, also known as Tailtin Fair, Áenach Tailteann, Aonach Tailteann, Assembly of Talti, Fair of Taltiu or Festival of Taltii, were funeral games associated with her.

When

First attested
500 BCE
Attested period
500 – 2020
Historical notes
Associated with Iron Age earthworks and medieval to modern celebrations.

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“Fair of Taltiu or Festival of Taltii were funeral games associated with the semi-legendary history of Pre-Christian Ireland. There is a complex of ancient earthworks dating to the Iron Age in the area of Teltown where the festival was historically known to be celebrated off and on from medieval times into the modern era”

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