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Historical accounts from figures like Diodorus Siculus offer enchanting insights into the Celtic dining experience. Celts would sit on the ground with the key figure in the center, engaging in robust conversation filled with camaraderie and spirited debates. Their meals often consisted of meats roasted over flames, bread, and shared cups of drink.
Diodorus even noted that the Celts valued a warrior’s prowess, often reserving choice cuts of meat for the most deserving fighters, reinforcing social hierarchies within culinary contexts. Interestingly, they engaged in lengthy discussions and playful arguments during meals, sometimes escalating to physical challenges.