Theory that \'Celts\' are a myth

[Ghostmojo]

The word Celt has become a loaded term (politically, artistically, culturally, nationalistically, socio-economically, emigrant-nostalgically) and for many (not perhaps us here) it becomes hard to separate its ancient usage and nomenclature from its modern. The two things are not necessarliy connected, although many Celts out there like to believe in this linear continuity. Regarding Britain I would prefer the term ancient Britons (who may or may not have been 'celtic' and/or spoken 'celtic' or 'celtic'-derived tongues). They seem to have a life of their own and are not necessarily part of a heterogeneous mass - although they clearly have links and common cultural aspects. Not immediately labelling them Atlantic Celts - but simply Britons - allows them to be absorbed or integrated into any Celtic discussion without preconditions - to whatever degree - or none.