Mar 8, 2023 · Cú Chulainn was Ireland’s greatest hero, a warrior whose supernatural rages made him equally dangerous to friend and foe. After breaking a magical taboo, or geas, he died in battle …

Celtic mythology is the collection of stories and folklore from various ancient Celtic cultures like the Irish, the Welsh, and the Gauls. Many of these myths were suppressed by Roman conquerors, with their …

Nov 29, 2022 · Overview The Irish mother goddess Danu was the ancestor from which all Tuatha Dé Danann claimed descent. Despite her importance to Irish mythology, Danu largely remains a …

Nov 29, 2022 · Taranis, the “Thunderer,” was a Celtic storm god, symbolized by a sacred wheel. Wielding a thunderbolt, he was feared for his command of foul weather, and regarded as a protector …

Nov 29, 2022 · The Dagda, or “good god,” was a Celtic deity and the club-wielding chief of the Irish Tuatha dé Danann. With power over both life and death, he was associated with fertility, agriculture, …

Mar 17, 2023 · The Morrígan was an Irish goddess of death, destiny, and battle. A trio of sisters who could take the form of a single goddess, she was the keeper of fate and a purveyor of prophecy.

Nov 29, 2022 · The Celtic gods and goddesses are a vast group of deities who were worshipped by the ancient Celtic tribes. Their names and attributes varied between languages and locations, with some …

Nov 29, 2022 · Lugh was the Celtic god of justice, oathkeeping, and nobility, and a ruler of the Tuatha dé Danann. Regarded as both a savior and a trickster, he was celebrated for his skills in craftsmanship …

Nov 29, 2022 · The work retained much of the Cailleach’s classic characterization and, along with Lady Gregory’s translation of old Irish tales, served as one of the more prominent sources of Cailleach …

Mar 11, 2023 · Overview Aengus, the Young One, was the Irish god of poetry and love. Inspired and crafty, he inherited much of his guile and charm from his father, the Dagda. Aengus served as one of …