There are hundreds of gods in Celtic mythology. Which gods the Celtic tribes worshiped depends very much on their habitat. Other gods, such as Epona, were worshiped in all corners of Celtic culture. The Celtic religion was a nature religion centering man's role as beings in nature. Man as a participant in nature, a view that has reappeared in modern times after humanity considered itself to be the ruler of nature for centuries. Unlike the Romans, the Celts never formed one empire. Instead, the Celts were a large collection of tribes sharing the same or similar culture and identity. A Celt would never call himself Celt but refer to his tribe. Because of this diversity, holidays, rituals and the pantheon were strongly regionally connected. In this blog we try to give an overview of the most prominent Celtic gods. This list is not a complete list of all Celtic gods.
Dagda
The Dagda was an important god and father figure in Celtic mythology. He was considered the supreme god and had power over life, death, fertility and abundance.
Morrigan
Morrigan was the goddess of war, fate and divination. Often depicted as a raven or crow goddess, she was known for her role in battle and her ability to determine the fate of warriors.
Brigid
Brigid was a goddess of many aspects, including poetry, healing, blacksmithing, and fertility. She was worshiped as a goddess of inspiration and creativity.
Lugh
Lugh was a god of light, art, trade, and skill. He was considered a master of many crafts and was known for his bravery and exploits.
Danu
Danu was a goddess of fertility, abundance and fertile soil. She was worshiped as the mother goddess of the Celtic peoples and was associated with flowing rivers and fertile soil.
Cernunnos
Cernunnos was a god of nature, animals and fertility. He was often depicted as a horned god and was associated with the power and energy of the natural world.
Aine
Aine was a goddess of the sun, love, fertility and healing. She was revered as a protector of the land and associated with the summer solstice.
Rhiannon
Rhiannon was a goddess of horses, magic and the moon. She was revered as a protector of travelers and associated with mystery and enchantment.
Nuada
Nuada was a god of kingship, justice and war. He was the first king of the mythical Tuatha Dé Danann and was associated with power and leadership.
Cerridwen
Cerridwen was a goddess of magic, wisdom and transformation. She was associated with witch power and brewing magical potions.
Ogma
Ogma was a god of eloquence, knowledge and communication. He was revered as the god of poetry and was the bringer of the Ogham script, a form of writing used in ancient Ireland.
Badb
Badb was a goddess of war, death and prophecy. Often depicted as a crow or vulture, she was associated with predicting war and escorting fallen warriors to the realm of the dead.
Aengus
Aengus was a god of love, passion and dreams. He was associated with romance and was considered the protector of lovers.
Epona
Epona was a goddess of horses, fertility and protection. She was revered as a protector of horses and riders, and was often depicted with horses beside her.
Lugus
Lugus was a god of commerce, crafts and war. He was associated with skills and arts, and was regarded as a god governing various aspects of life.
Macha
Macha was a goddess of fertility, kingship and sovereignty. She was associated with the earth and the power to crown kings.
Goibniu
Goibniu was a god of blacksmithing, metalworking and brewing beer. He was revered as the blacksmith of the gods and was associated with craftsmanship and craftsmanship.
Taranis
Taranis was a god of thunder and lightning. He was worshiped as a mighty god who ruled over the cosmic forces of nature.
Rona
Rona was a moon goddess, associated with the lunar cycle and the power of the moon. She was worshiped as a goddess of protection and healing.
Lir
Lir was a god of the sea, whose name also means "ocean". He was associated with water, sea magic and the protection of sea travelers.
Arianrhod
Arianrhod was a goddess of the moon, fertility and fate. She was associated with the cycle of life and had the power to influence the fate of individuals.
Belenus
Belenus was a god of the sun, healing and fertility. He was worshiped as a sun god and had the power to bring healing and fertility.
Oghma
Oghma was a god of knowledge, communication and wisdom. He was associated with the Ogham script and was worshiped as a god of eloquence and language.
Dian Cecht
Dian Cecht was a god of healing, medicine and healing arts. He had the power to heal wounds and was revered as a god of healing magic.
Airmid
Airmid was a goddess of healing, herbs and plants. She was worshiped as a goddess of healing knowledge and had the power to heal the sick using plants and herbs.
Teutates
Teutates was a god of war, protection, and tribes. He was worshiped as a tutelary deity of the tribes and had the power to help them in times of conflict.
Eriu
Eriu was a goddess of land, sovereignty and the Irish people. She was revered as a patroness of Ireland and associated with national pride and identity.
Sucellus
Sucellus was a god of agriculture, abundance and fertility. He was worshiped as a god of the harvest and had the power to bring abundance and prosperity.
Rosmerta
Rosmerta was a goddess of fertility, prosperity and commerce. She was worshiped as a goddess of abundance and was often depicted with a cornucopia and a money bag.
Nantosuelta
Nantosuelta was a goddess of fertility, marriage, and households. She was revered as a protector of the family and associated with bringing fertility and well-being.
Esus
Esus was a god of nature, trees and woodcutters. He was worshiped as a god of the forest and was associated with the cycle of life and death.
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