Sometimes called a Goddess and sometimes called a God. One of the many mistresses Cuchulain had over his life. Cebhfhionn Location IrelandRules Over Healing, mental powers, knowledgeDescription Goddess of inspiration who was usually found next to the legendary Well of Knowledge from which she filled an endless vessel. Discover the meaning of the goddess names and archetypes by exploring their myths and symbolism. Her name translates as old white.. Achtland Location UnknownRules Over Sex magicDescription Goddess queen, whom no mortal man could sexually satisfy; so she took a giant from the fairy realm as her mate. Jun 18, 2022 - This Figurine Statues & Sculptures item by AncientGods has 20 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Norse Mythology Guide. She was probably once a regional mother earth Goddess, or Goddess of rebirth. After numerous conflicts the Celtic people were mainly confined to Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall and Brittany, their influence here was reduced even further by the Romans and Christianization. A minor sun Goddess in her own right before the time when the Celts banished the majority of their sun images to male deities and their moon images to female deities. Probably a form of the more popular Welsh Goddess, Flowers, wisdom, lunar mysteries, initiations, Lily maid of Celtic initiation ceremonies. A strong God who became known as a faery king of the Tuatha D Danann. The fertility Goddess, who often formed a trinity with Badb and Macha. Caireen (Irish) In Myth: A champion and defender of youth, probably once a protective mother Goddess, a patron of children. One of a triad of craftsmen with Luchtaine the wright and Creidne the brazier. Holly King represents the waning year, and battles the Oak King at Midsummer (probably at Beltane sometime in the past) for leadership. Came down in legend as a monster or faery of the ocean. Anu/Anann/Catana Location IrelandRules Over Fertility, prosperity, comfort, health, cattleDescription Mother Earth, Great Goddess, Greatest of all Goddesses, another aspect of the Morrgu. She rode in a chariot drawn by deer. Reclaim this forgotten Samhain Goddess at your own seasonal rites. Mercury was the most honoured of all the gods and many images of him were to be found. Angus Mac Og Location IrelandRules Over Youth, love, music magic, protection of lovers, dream work, creativity and beautyDescription One of the Tuatha De Dannan who had a golden harp that could create incredibly sweet music. Goddess of the river which holds her name. Bladud Location WalesRules Over Protection, employment, any endeavors governed by the SunDescription Sun God who is associated with the sacred English hot spring known as Aquae Sulis. Cronos Location UnknownRules Over UnknownDescription Minor harvest and Sun God with Greek roots who was imprisoned with his subordinate deities on a western island which could have been a Land of the Dead. Pwyll Location WalesRules Over Cunning, loyalty, fraternal love, spirit contactDescription Sometimes the ruler of the underworld. Lady of the Lake. Coventina Location ScotlandRules Over Time, new beginnings, life cycles, wishes, protection of birds, divination, inspiration of selfDescription One of the most potent of the Celtic river Goddesses. Minor sun God who also has power in darkness. A young female who was so beautiful that almost no one could live if they gazed upon her for long. Their High Priestess reserved the right to take any and all lovers they chose. Norse Mythology Guide. Taliesin Location WalesRules Over Fertility, BarleyDescription Minor barley God worshipped through the 16th century. Very old Earth Goddess from Celtic Gaul. Came down in legend as a monster or faery of the ocean. was the inventor of Irelands long loved symbol, the harp. Listed on Jul 8, 2022 Ardwinna Location BritainRules Over Animals, familiars, woodlandsDescription Woodland and animal Goddess who stalked the forests ofArdennes riding a wild boar. The ancient Gods and Goddesses inclined to be very local with the personal names to fit the location and the people who lived in the region. Horse God often seen as either a male form of, Earth Mother and Harvest Goddess represented by a womb or over-flowing Horn of Plenty who is believed to be. God of sheep and cattle herders from Celtic Gaul. Gwyddno Location WalesRules Over Water magicDescription At one time was a sea God. Corra Location ScotlandRules Over Divination, prophecyDescription Prophecy Goddess who regularly appeared in the form of a crane. Sea and Otherworld Goddess who usually took the form of a sea bird and therefore symbolized the Celtic afterlife. The Druids knew him as Hu Gadarn, the Horned God of Fertility. Any endeavor, seasonal rites, fertility rites, the hunt, death, spirit contact. Represents the female principle of creation. Condwiramur Location WalesRules Over Discovering your own feminine power, help in discovering the ancient grail mysteries, sovereigntyDescription Goddess of sovereignty who appears shortly in the Grail legends as the wife of Sir Percival in which she is wedded and then bedded by Percival who then immediately sets off for the Grail castle to which he is finally admitted. Her name means bright as she lights up the dark. She vowed never to sleep until she found a man who could create for her the most majestic poem ever penned. Uathach Location Ireland, ScotlandRules Over Protection and strengthDescription Goddess who trained warriors to fight. Local Crone Goddess from County Meath who was transformed into a huge snake for eating forbidden berries. God of Blarney, the speech valued in Irish culture. Abarta Location IrelandRules Over Understands the destructive nature of jealousy; teamworkDescription God of the Tuatha D DanannPerformer of feats. Depicted as a very virile male figure with flaming hair. Credne Location IrelandRules Over Self-defense, inspiration of artistic endeavors, blessing toolsDescription God of metallurgy and smithing who worked in bronze. Connected with Beltane and often called the May Queen. Hindu Mythology Tamesis Location BritainRules Over Water magicDescription Goddess of the River Thames, later replaced in patriarchal times by Llud, for whom Ludgate Hill in London is named. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Dylan/Dyonas Location Wales, BritainRules Over UnknownDescription Guardian deity of the mouth of the River Conway. Water magic, passing over (death), fairy contact, inner-transformation, Goddess of streams who later became thought of as a fairy spirit who was a portent of death, very similar to Irelands, Strength, war, past-lives, creative magic. Gwethyr Location WalesRules Over UnknownDescription Opposite of Gwynn Ap Nudd. Most likely a goddess of death or Otherworld. Berecynthia Location UnknownRules Over Elemental earth magic, fertilityDescription An Earth Goddess, perhaps even a local goddess. Sequana Location BritainRules Over Prosperity, earth magic, water magic, purificationDescription Earth Goddess who lived beneath the rivers of Britain and could only be seen if the rivers were drained or low from drought. Caireen: (Irish) A protective Mother Goddess, who looks after children. Ships from Ukraine. She kept this sacred water from humans, feeling they could not handle its power. Known as the Ninefold Goddess of the Western Isles of Paradise. Slaughter goddess, often equated with the Morrgu. Goddess who in popular legend is a fairy, who held a midnight court to hear the debate on whether the men of her province were keeping their women sexually satisfied or not. Ancasta Location UnknownRules Over UnknownDescription A Goddess who survives only in her name through a dedication on a stone in Hampshire. , most likely with origins in Gaul. Ratis Location UnknownRules Over Defenses, protectionDescription Goddess of protective fortifications whose name means of the fortress.. So, without further ado, let us take a gander at 15 ancient Celtic gods and goddesses you should know about. Erce Location UnknownRules Over Harvest festivals, earth magicDescription Earth Mother and Harvest Goddess represented by a womb or over-flowing Horn of Plenty who is believed to be Basque in origin. Realms: The Celtic mother goddess, nature, fertility, wisdom, earth, art, and poetry Family Ties: Patron and protector of the other Celtic gods Fun Fact: She may have had links with the primordial Hindu goddess Danu, whose name meant 'liquid' or 'river' and was the namesake of the River Danube. Across the entire Celtic world, the archaeological facts claim that there are more than 360 Celtic mythology deities, however, only about 20 occur more than once. Old Goddess whose original form likely traveled with the Celts across the continent over many generations from the Middle East. Leucetios Location UnknownRules Over Weather MagicDescription Thunder and storm God. The spring he ruled had great healing powers. Warrioress believed to be a Welsh version of Irelands Queen. Olwen(Celtic) The golden sun goddess who survived thirteen different trials to win her true love. Probably a crone Goddess. Great Mother Location UnknownRules Over Goddess of fertility, the Moon, summer, flowers, love, healing, the seas, waterDescription The Lady. Cailleach Bheur(Scotish) The hag, destroyer goddess who ruled over disease, death, wisdom, seasonal rites and weather magic. Rosmerta Location Celtic Gaul and Roman GaulRules Over Healing, communicationDescription Goddess of both Celtic and Roman Gaul. She was a Goddess of the. Goddess of spring waters who was once a minor solar deity. An Earth Goddess, perhaps even a local goddess. Adsullata Location BritainRules Over Purification, solar magicDescription Goddess of hot springs who came to Brittany from Celtic Gaul. Fertility, prosperity, comfort, health, cattle, Mother Earth, Great Goddess, Greatest of all Goddesses, another aspect of the Morrgu. Inghean Bhuidhe Location IrelandRules Over Flower festivals, spring plantingDescription Her name means yellow-haired girl. 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