Carrawburgh is situated on Hadrian's Wall, which was built across northern England on the orders of the emperor Hadrian in circa . She rides a swift white horse. This beautiful pendant is crafted in sterling silver and 14k gold and has been Irish hallmarked by the Assay Office at Dublin Castle and comes presented in a beautiful Brian de Staic display box. Gwynn Ap Nudd Location WalesRules Over Spirit contact, strength, passing over rituals, seasonal ritesDescription King of the Fairies and the underworld. Mother Goddesses. A triune of earth Goddesses given this singular Latin name on the continent. Greek Mythology Guide. The cauldron of ever-producing life, war goddess and wife of Net, mother aspect of Triple Goddess; also, linked with the cauldron, crows, and ravens. Minor sun God who also has power in darkness. Lust, sex magic, wisdom in making judgments. Human sacrifices were made either with the blade, or by drowning or burning them. A strong God who became known as a faery king of the Tuatha D Danann. Habetrot Location UnknownRules Over Healing, seasonal rites, commemorationDescription A spinning Goddess who is thought to either be a goddess of spell casting or the wheel of the year since spinning refers to them both. Leucetios Location UnknownRules Over Weather MagicDescription Thunder and storm God. The Roman Goddess list contains names and attributes of over fifty Roman Goddesses. Their High Priestess reserved the right to take any and all lovers they chose. Ships from Ukraine. She could have been a derivative of the nearly forgotten Damona of Gaul. Mother aspect of the Triple Goddess and is honored at the full moon. She is queen of phantoms, demons, shape-shifters and witches. Carman Location IrelandRules Over Banishing magicDescription Goddess of County Wexford and source name for LochGarman, who was once honored at Lughnasadh. Cred Location Ireland, ScotlandRules Over Love magic, searching for the perfect mate, keeping secrets, spirit contactDescription Fairy Queen Goddess who is associated with Danasmountains, the Paps of Anu. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Goleuddydd Location WalesRules Over Family ties, independenceDescription Sow Goddess, mother of Culwch who ran in an insane rush to the deep woodlands to give him birth. War Goddesses considered red-hair females very sacred, as their hair was the color of blood. Danu is the mother goddess of the ancient Celtic gods. Rhiannon(Welsh) One of the Celtic Goddesses of fertility, the moon, night and death. She died giving birth to triplets fathered by three different men. Egyptian Mythology Guide. So, without further ado, let us take a gander at 15 ancient Celtic gods and goddesses you should know about. Minor sea Goddess later called a witch in English mythology. Caer Ibormeith Location IrelandRules Over Dreams, prophetic dreams, falling asleep, music magicDescription Usually thought of as a Goddess of sleep and dreams and a less violent version of Mare. She led a journey ofPartholans to the western edge of the world forty days before the great flood. Their High Priestess reserved the right to take any and all lovers they chose. Protection, employment, any endeavors governed by the Sun, Sun God who is associated with the sacred English hot spring known as. Her name is derived from the word arachnid. Breasal Location Wales, CornwallRules Over Name spirit contact, guidance and protection for travelers and explorersDescription High King of the entire planet who made his home in the Otherworld which is sometimes called Hy- or I-Breasal in his honor. Thought to be a war Goddess who shares Badbs energies. Welsh Bards called themselves Cerddorion (sons of Cerridwen). Borvo Location BritainRules Over HealingDescription God of hot springs who replaced his mother, Sirona, in this function when her story was patriarchalized. They spread their goddess worshipping practices across the areas they conquered. Ibath Location IrelandRules Over UnknownDescription A nomad who is believed to be a Tuatha ancestor/father God. Caolainn Location IrelandRules Over Wisdom, healing, fertilityDescription Goddess who was the guardian/queen of a magical well in County Roscommon in western Ireland. Celtic Goddesses ! Brigit, also called Brigantia (Celtic: High One), in Celtic religion, ancient goddess of the poetic arts, crafts, prophecy, and divination; she was the equivalent of the Roman goddess Minerva (Greek Athena). Albion Location UnknownRules Over UnknownDescription Son of a forgotten Sea God who may have been part of a lost creation myth and was once said to rule the Celtic world. Her name means bright as she lights up the dark. General deities were known by the Celts throughout large regions, and are the gods and goddesses called upon for protection, healing, luck, and honour. King of Hell, God of Annwn. Saitada Location UnknownRules Over Passing over rites, mourningDescription She is known only from one inscription in the Tyne Valley. They also comprised many female deities of chief importance rating from war Goddesses, mother Goddesses, to ruling Goddesses. The Celtic Pantheon believed in 3 aspects of the Irish Celtic Gods and Goddesses, 3 aspects of a single God. Discover the names of the star Goddesses and the regions that they came from. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Science, healing, hot springs, fire, success, prosperity, purification, crops vegetation, fertility, cattle. The fertility Goddess, who often formed a trinity with, Revenge, terror, war, spirit contact, picking magical names, strengthening friendships, reincarnation. Cymidei Cymeinfoll Location WalesRules Over Strength, war, past-lives, creative magicDescription War Goddess who is always paired in stories with her husband, Llasar Llaesyfnewid. This Goddess is best-known for escorting High King Crebhan to the Otherworld where she gave him great treasures. Aife/Aoife Location Ireland, ScotlandRules Over Protection, general knowledge, teaching, path-working, lessons of the threefold lawDescription Goddess and queen of the Isle of Shadow. The Druids knew him as, Death, fertility, regeneration, inspiration, magick, astrology, herbs, science, poetry, spells, knowledge, wisdom, past lives, divination, Moon Goddess, Grain Goddess. Caireen Location IrelandRules Over Children, protectionDescription Once a protective Mother Goddess, a defender of youth and patron of children. He invented the Ogam script alphabet. Garmangabis Location BritainRules Over UnknownDescription Goddess who was brought to Britain with the Romans and survives only through cryptic inscriptions. The Lady. Fionn MacCumhal Location Ireland, Manx, ScotlandRules Over Wisdom, overcoming enemies, creation, protection, knowledge, divinationDescription Legendary giant God/Warrior of Ireland who foresaw the coming of the Milesians and banished an invading giant from Scotland. Cerridwen Location Wales, ScotlandRules Over Death, fertility, regeneration, inspiration, magick, astrology, herbs, science, poetry, spells, knowledge, wisdom, past lives, divinationDescription Moon Goddess, Grain Goddess. Chinese Mythology Guide. She died giving birth to triplets fathered by three different men. Caireen (Irish) In Myth: A champion and defender of youth, probably once a protective mother Goddess, a patron of children. Neit Location IrelandRules Over Fertility ritesDescription Tuatha D Danann war God who is seen as both the husband of Nemain and of the entire Morrgu tribe. Coventina is an example of a Celtic goddess belonging to a localized cult in the north-east of England. Wachilt Location UnknownRules Over UnknownDescription Minor sea Goddess later called a witch in English mythology. Bo Ruadh Location IrelandRules Over Fertility, anti-hunger, prosperityDescription Red cow Goddess who helped bring fertility to barren Ireland. Bregon Location IrelandRules Over UnknownDescription Minor Celtic figure who plays a role as either the human son of Milesius or the divine father of Bile and Ith. In Irish mythology, Neman or Nemain (modern spelling: Neamhan, Neamhain) is the spirit-woman or goddess who personifies the frenzied havoc of war. After Rome conquered the region, Rosmerta was taken into the local Roman pantheon where she became a consort of their God Mercury. Goddess who trained warriors to fight. 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. Hindu Mythology Possibly another version of the Druidess Dubh. Listed on Jun 17, 2022 Fea Location IrelandRules Over WarDescription War Goddess whose root name means the hateful one. She is a subordinate deity of the Morrgu. Guardian deity of the mouth of the River Conway. Sow Goddess much like her Welsh counterpart. Underworld Goddess, Goddess in her Destroyer aspect. Andraste Location BritainRules Over Overcoming enemiesDescription War Goddess who was aroused on the eve of the battle to bring favor, and possibly ritual sacrifices were given to her. Sea and Otherworld Goddess who usually took the form of a sea bird and therefore symbolized the Celtic afterlife. war God who is seen as both the husband of, Protection of circles/groves/sacred grounds. Condatis Location UnknownRules Over Water magicDescription God of confluence whose sacred places were wherever two rivers or bodies of water met. Today in Welsh folklore she is a faery who brings nightmares and is a midwife to the Welsh fairy folk. Well-known pre-Celtic Mother Goddess figure much like Dana. He is now seen as a minor death God. Druantia Location UnknownRules Over Fertility, passion, sexual activities, trees, protection, knowledge, creativityDescription Queen of the Druids. Fir Goddess. Cethlion Location IrelandRules Over Prophecy, divinationDescription Goddess of the Formorians who was called crooked teeth. She prophesied the fall of her people to the Tuatha D Danann. Fertility, maternity, protector of horses, horse-breeding, prosperity, dogs, healing springs, crops. Goddess of County Wexford and source name for Loch. Goddess of spring waters who was once a minor solar deity. Daughter of woodland Goddess Flidais. Cerridwen(Irish) Keeper of the cauldron, goddess of the moon, magic, agriculture, poetry, music, art and science. Came down in legend as a monster or faery of the ocean. 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. Ruled over the land of the dead. She vowed never to sleep until she found a man who could create for her the most majestic poem ever penned. Their names and attributes varied between languages and locations, with some deities worshipped by all tribes while others were specific to a particular region or people. from your mind, erasing unwanted thoughts so you can have a fresh start. Uathach Location Ireland, ScotlandRules Over Protection and strengthDescription Goddess who trained warriors to fight. They own a magical cauldron into which they would cast warriors killed in battle. Latiaran represented the first harvest of Lughnasadh. Creiddylad Location WalesRules Over Love, courage, strength of will and flowersDescription Connected with Beltane and often called the May Queen. Probably a deity of the standing stones of Brittany. Caireen is the name of the Celtic Mother Goddess, a patron of children. Celebrations for this goddess were held on midsummer's eve. Dechtere Location IrelandRules Over UnknownDescription A triplicate unto herself, this Goddess throughout her myth say she alternately takes on the images of maiden, mother and crone. It is believed she has roots in the Greek grain Goddess, Self-responsibility, reincarnation, earth magic. Eadon Location IrelandRules Over CreativityDescription Goddess of poetry who may have also been a bard. Goddess of the River Tamar which divides the Duchy of Cornwall from the rest of England. A Mother Goddess who was regionally worshiped as the source from which all life flowed. Iubdan of the Faylinn Location IrelandRules Over Fairy contact, wisdomDescription An Ulster God usually known in popular legend as the king of the Ulster faeries. Her name is derived from the Gaulish word for 'bear', artos. Other spellings of her name include Aranhod and Arianrod. Early Irish God whose name means to be. Most likely part of a lost creation myth. MacGreine Location IrelandRules Over Sun, prosperityDescription Son of Oghma, minor sun God of the Tuatha D Danann and husband of Eire. Brenos Location UnknownRules Over UnknownDescription War God to whom the victories at Allia and Delphi were attributed. Alisanos Location UnknownRules Over FertilityDescription Gaulish God of stones, about whom very little is known. A Leinster fortress was named for her. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 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. Offerings were made to the war goddesses and observations and divination were used to predict the outcome of the battle. Epona(Irish) The meaning of her name is great mare she is the protector of horses, donkeys and mules. Wife of Lugh, she died in County Kildare at a site which still bears her name. A young female who was so beautiful that almost no one could live if they gazed upon her for long. View history. Bodua Location UnknownRules Over WarDescription War Goddess much like the Irish Badb. Epona, goddess who was patron of horses and also of asses and mules (epo- is the Gaulish equivalent of the Latin equo-; "horse"). Overtime the worship of the Celtic Goddesses was eroded by the Romans and the Catholic Church. Goddess of both Celtic and Roman Gaul. A trio of sisters who could take the form of a single goddess, she was the keeper of fate and a purveyor of prophecy. Associated with holly leaves. Nothing is known about him today, though he may have later surfaced as. A large number of artifacts relating to her have been discovered at the site of an ancient well at Carrawburgh. . 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. Speeches, ideas, impressing someone, mental activity, speaking, love magic, protection for lovers, blessing magical wands. Elaine Location Wales, BritainRules Over UnknownDescription Maiden aspect of the Goddess. The stories were transmitted orally till the Romans of the 1st century B.C., the Irish monks of the 6th century, and the Welsh writers wrote the traditional stories. 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