Irish gods

From the Morrigan and Brigid to The Great Dagda and Manannán mac Lir, here are the best-known Celtic gods and goddesses in Irish mythology and culture.

Brigit, Brigid or Bríg (/ˈbrɪdʒɪd, ˈbriːɪd/, Old Irish Irish pronunciation: [ˈbʲɾʲiʝidʲ]; meaning 'exalted one') was a goddess of pre-Christian Ireland. She appears in Irish mythology as a member of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the daughter of the Dagda and wife of Bres, with whom she had a son named Ruadán. It has been suggested that Brigid is a continuation of the Indo-European dawn goddess. She is associated with the spring season, fertility, healing, poetry and smithcraft. Cormac's Glossary…

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Dagda was among the most powerful #god ever to set foot on the island of #Ireland. He was known as the #Gods' Father, the Druid's Master, and the Keeper of Arcane Lore.

In Irish mythology, Danu ([ˈdanu]; modern Irish Dana [ˈd̪ˠanˠə]) is a hypothetical mother goddess of the Tuatha Dé Danann (Old Irish: "the peoples of the goddess Danu"). Though primarily seen as an ancestral figure, some Victorian sources also associate her with the land. The hypothetical nominative form of the name, *Danu, is not found in any medieval Irish text, but is rather a reconstruction by modern scholars based on the genitive Danann (also spelled Donand or Danand), which is the only…

The Celtic gods as deities

Lugh by Illahie

Although I’m sure not everyone imagines Irish Goddesses in the way that Simon E Davies does, I still wanted to take the time to point out his excellent art. Sometimes it pays to have a visual…

The Dullahan is a headless rider, and being the most famous of its kind, was likely the inspiration for Washington Irving's Headless Horseman character. The rider was usually on a dark horse, carrying his or her own head. The decapitated head was said to have constant hideous grin, and its skin was the consistency and color of moldy cheese. The rider's weapon is a whip fashioned from a human spinal cord.

She is the Lady of the Wildwood. Hidden in the shadows of the trees, she watches you with eyes millennia old. You may catch a brief glimpse of her, and then she is gone, flitting silent as ghost am…

Dian Cécht, who was the God of Health or God of Power & Health for the Tuatha Dé Danann, an Irish god family, was Dagda's brother.

Manannán, Irish God of the Sea, by Thalia Took.

Step into the world of the Tuatha Dé Danann and discover their god-king, Nuada. With his silver hand and unmatched bravery, Nuada is a towering figure in Celtic mythology. In this article, we explore his fascinating story, from his rise to power to his epic battles against powerful foes. Learn about the symbols and rituals associated with this legendary figure and uncover the wisdom of the Tuatha Dé Danann.

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