Across
- 2. Fierce raiders who destroy villages
- 4. Pagan god of darkness defeated by Brendan
- 5. A handwritten book decorated with art
- 6. Symbol of the Abbott’s obsession with safety
- 8. Cat companion, inspired by an old Irish poem
- 10. Shape-shifting forest spirit who helps Brendan
- 11. Traveling illuminator who brings the Book to Kells
- 12. Made from berries and plants to draw and write
- 15. Symbolic place of danger, magic, and knowledge
- 16. Writing tool made from a feather
Down
- 1. Theme showing belief in light and learning
- 3. Art of decorating manuscripts with colors and gold
- 5. Blend of Christian faith and Celtic legend
- 7. Young apprentice who defies his uncle to learn art
- 9. Precious metal that makes the pages shine
- 11. Leader of the abbey who fears outside dangers
- 13. Treasure preserved in the Book of Kells
- 14. Irish monastery famous for its manuscript