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 11, 2023 · Aengus was the son of the Dagda, chief of the Tuatha Dé Danann, and Boann, goddess of the River Boyne. He was also the stepson of Boann’s husband Elcmar, a judge of the Tuatha Dé …

Nov 29, 2022 · Nuada Airgetlám, or “Nuada of the Silver Hand,” was the first king of the powerful Celtic gods, the Tuatha dé Danann. A ruler both generous and fair, he lost his hand in battle against the …

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Nov 29, 2022 · Brigid, the “Exalted One,” was a Celtic goddess of fertility and motherhood. Venerated throughout Ireland, she held sway over passion, poetry, and invention, and her favor inspired …

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 …

Mar 17, 2023 · As the Tuatha Dé prepared for battle against the Fomorions, the Dagda sought his wife, the Morrígan, for prophecy. He found her at the ford of a river, where they proceeded to have …

Nov 29, 2022 · Cernunnos was the Celtic god of beasts and wild places. A mysterious horned figure often surrounded by animals, he ruled over the wilderness and brought natural enemies together in …

Nov 29, 2022 · Danu was the Celtic “Mother Goddess,” an ancestral figure, matriarch, and namesake of the Tuatha dé Danann. The source of power and nobility for her offspring, Danu’s own origin is …

Jul 14, 2025 · Badb, the “Battle Crow,” was a Celtic war goddess and a member of the fabled Morrigan. A fearsome crone, she sowed fear and confusion on the battlefield in service of the victor.