The Gods
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Celtic Lore and Facts
100

This "All Father" is the god of earth, magic, and time. During a war, a rival tribe stole his harp.

Who is Daghdha?

100

She is the Mother Goddess of waters, fertility, abundance, and protection. The main tribe of gods is named after her!

Who is Danu?

100

Meaning "Oak-Knower," these were the priests, seers, magicians, and wizards of the Celtic religion.

What is a Druid?

100

These tricky fairy folk spend most of their time making shoes.

What are Leprechauns?

100

The Gauls, Britons, Galatians, Gaels, and this nationality from the Emerald Isle were all considered Celtic peoples.

Who are the Irish?

200

Known as the Sun God, he had many abilities including being a champion in battle, a craftsman, and a poet.

Who is Lugh?

200

Also known as Setana, this strong and brave Celtic hero and demi-god is often compared to the Greek hero Achilles.

Who is Cu Chulainn?

200

The Welsh originally called their Otherworld "Annwyn," but the famous Arthurian legends eventually called it this.

What is Avalon?

200

This fairy woman is famous for letting out a piercing scream when someone is about to die.

What is a Banshee?

200

The goddess Brigid is the daughter of Daghdha and rules over sovereignty, fertility, poetry, healing, and this hands-on skill.

What is Craftsmanship?

300

The son of Daghdha, he is the Celtic god of love, beauty, and dreams.

Who is Angus (or Aengus Og)?

300

Her symbol is the cornucopia, and she is known as the Goddess of horses, fertility, and crops.

Who is Eponia?

300

This powerful, magical item is used as part of the coronation ceremony for the kings of Ireland.

What is the Stone of Destiny?

300

This term refers to a portal into the Otherworld, acting as a gateway to a parallel universe where fairy folk dwell.

What is a Sidhe?

300

This text of pseudo-history, also known as Leabhar Gahbala, tells the story of one group of gods conquering another.

What is The Book of Invasions?

400

He was the first leader of the gods and ruled over war, weapons, oceans, and magic.

Who is Nuada?

400

This giant hunter-warrior is also known by his traditional Irish name, Fionn Mac Cumhaill.

Who is Finn Mac Cool?

400

This Lord of the Dead is also considered to be the father of the Irish race.

Who is Donn?

400

This god of the sea is heavily associated with the Otherworld.

Who is Mannan mac Lir?

400

This god of healing and crafts shares his abilities with the famous Welsh figure Bran the Blessed.

Who is Dian Cecht?

500

This is the name for the main tribe of Celtic gods, meaning "Tribes of the Gods," and they are equivalent to the Greek Olympians.

What is the Tuatha De Danann?

500

You wouldn't want to mess with her; she is the Goddess of battle, strife, and fate, and has the ability to assist or hinder armies.

Who is The Morrigan?

500

Similar to the cyclops in Greek myths, this one-eyed giant serves as the Celtic god of death.

Who is Balor?

500

In Celtic mythology, this rival group of beings is the equivalent of the Greek Titans.

What are the Formorians?

500

Known as the "Shining One" or the "Sacred Tree," this Celtic god is the equivalent of the Greek god Zeus.

Who is Bile?