Origin of how they began
The story of how the universe and beings came to be according to Celtic faith:
"Through time eternal there have been the four forces in the universe. These forces are personified as the Gods Fire and Wind, and the Goddesses Earth and Water. These forces are in constant conflict with each other. Since all are equal none can ever be victorious without the help of another (which would never come). Finally the Earth decided it was time; she would try to force peace upon the others. She would combine something from all in to one form, to show that peace could exist. From Water she created our bodies, from Wind she gave them breath, with Fire she gave them a soul and of herself she gave a place to live and grow. When the other forces discovered what had happened they became even angrier and began fighting with renewed enthusiasm. Rather then create peace Earth had brought a new living dimension to the war. And so; while the forces are in conflict there can never be true peace in the world."
"Through time eternal there have been the four forces in the universe. These forces are personified as the Gods Fire and Wind, and the Goddesses Earth and Water. These forces are in constant conflict with each other. Since all are equal none can ever be victorious without the help of another (which would never come). Finally the Earth decided it was time; she would try to force peace upon the others. She would combine something from all in to one form, to show that peace could exist. From Water she created our bodies, from Wind she gave them breath, with Fire she gave them a soul and of herself she gave a place to live and grow. When the other forces discovered what had happened they became even angrier and began fighting with renewed enthusiasm. Rather then create peace Earth had brought a new living dimension to the war. And so; while the forces are in conflict there can never be true peace in the world."