> I seem to remember stories of Celts, dying their skin blue in efforts
> to affect the enemy in combat. Anyone know if this is true.
>
> Dan
>
That would appear to be a reference to woad (a blue dye) which was believed to provide protection in battle if applied with the correct rituals.
Cheers,
Graham
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