American Numismatic Society - From the wunderkind Cú Chulainn to the legendary Queen Medb, Celtic mythology is full of stories about otherworldly travels, shapeshifting goddesses, and heroic demigods. During the 20th century, the Irish state and institutions occasionally employed Celtic mythological motifs in the coins, banknotes, and medals they issued. Ryan Sullivan (Publications Production Manager and Membership Coordinator) will explore the stories behind these figures and why their tales may have been adopted.
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