All throughout Celtic culture, circles appear. On artwork, buildings, designs. Many scared places were large erected circles or were in closed in them. Many buildings, towers, landscapes; even religious symbols such as the Celtic Cross bears one.
The predominance of them would lead one to believe that the circle was seen as a protective symbol. Many theorize that the Celts looked to the heavens for inspiration. Some also believe that the circle was meant to be a symbol of protection and safety as evidenced by this poem:
Circle me, Lord.
Keep peace within, keep harm without.
Circle me, Lord.
Keep love within, keep hatred without.
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