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The terms Celtic polytheism, Celtic
paganism and Druidism refer to the religious beliefs and practices of
ancient Celts, until the Christianization of Celtic-speaking lands. At various
times those lands included Ireland, Britain, Celtiberia, Gaul, areas along the
river, and Galatia. Currently, the areas of Europe that retain Celtic culture
are limited to the six Celtic nations.
Celtic religious practices bear the marks of
Romanization following the Roman Empire's conquest of Gaul (58–51 BCE) and
Britain (43 CE), although the depth and significance of Romanization is a
subject of scholarly disagreement
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