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Celtic Pantheon

The Dagda - Known as the “Good God” because of his many talents. The Dagda is a father figure, a protector of the tribe, and a deity of magic, agriculture, and strength. He wields a club that can kill with one end and bring the dead back to life with the other, and he owns an inexhaustible cauldron.

Brigid - Goddess of poetry, healing, and smithcraft. Brigid is one of the most prominent figures in the Celtic pantheon, revered for her multiple skills. She is also associated with holy wells, sacred flames, and the high rite of Imbolc.

Lugh - A deity of light, known for his skills as a craftsman and warrior. He is associated with law, order, and the harvest festival Lughnasadh, named after him. Lugh is often depicted as a master of many arts, including smithing, poetry, and sorcery.

Morrigan - Often described as a trio of sisters who are goddesses of war and fate. The Morrigan's domains include war, sovereignty, and prophecy. She is known to appear before battles as a crow or raven.

Cernunnos - Known as the “Horned God,” Cernunnos is a deity of animals, fertility, life, and wealth. He is often depicted with stag antlers and sitting in a meditative pose surrounded by various animals.

Arawn - The god of the underworld, terror, and war. In Welsh mythology, he is the ruler of Annwn (the Otherworld) and features prominently in the “Mabinogion,” a collection of medieval Welsh mythological texts.

Belenus - Associated with beauty, light, and the sun. Belenus was worshipped primarily in Gaul, Noricum, and later in Britain. He was often associated with healing sanctuaries.

Epona - The horse goddess, associated with fertility, mares, and riders. Epona is unique among Celtic deities as she was also widely worshipped in the Roman Empire.

Danu - Ancestral goddess of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the mythological tribe of gods and heroes. Danu is associated with depth, rivers, water, and fertility.

Taranis - God of thunder depicted with a thunderbolt and a wheel. Taranis is part of a triad of gods often invoked for protection and victory in war.

Oghma - God of eloquence and learning, often associated with the invention of the Ogham script, the writing system used for the earliest Irish and Welsh literature.

Macha - One of the aspects of the Morrigan, associated with war, horses, and sovereignty. In myth, she is linked to the site of Emain Macha (Navan Fort), which is said to be named after her.

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