Nicholas is a gifted student and martial artist who has dreams of leaving for college at the end of his senior year. It is thought she was a Goddess of mourning. She was also the Goddess of featherless flying creatures which may have symbolized some type of blockage to passing into the Otherworld. Cerridwen(Irish) Keeper of the cauldron, goddess of the moon, magic, agriculture, poetry, music, art and science. Eloquence, poets, writers, physical strength, inspiration, language, literature, Cunning, loyalty, fraternal love, spirit contact, Goddess of protective fortifications whose name means of the fortress., Horses, enchantments, fertility and the Underworld, overcoming enemies. Arianrhod Location - Wales Rules Over - Beauty, fertility, reincarnation Description - Keeper of the circling Silver Wheel of Stars, a symbol of time and karma. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. The mythology that surrounded her was contradictory and confused; mother goddesses of earlier peoples were ultimately identified with her, as were many goddesses of the Celts themselves. King Arthur Location Wales, CornwallRules Over Nearly anything is said to be able to be helped by King ArthurDescription Most likely based on a seventh-century king named Artorius, who led the fight to drive the Saxons from Britain, and later his legend was merged with that of a now-forgotten father/sacrificial God. 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. Bel/Beltene Location IrelandRules Over Science, healing, hot springs, fire, success, prosperity, purification, crops vegetation, fertility, cattleDescription Closely connected with the Druids. 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. On the eve of battles the Druids (the Celtic Priests) would conduct lavish ceremonies. God of confluence whose sacred places were wherever two rivers or bodies of water met. Celtic Mythology Guide. Morrigan(Irish) - A terrifying crow goddess associated with war and death. Easter. Mabon vine harvest, Beltanes blessing of the meade. Although, it should not be confused with the beliefs of the pre-Roman British people. View history. Ruled over the land of the dead. Goddess CAIREEN is a champion and defender of youth, probably once a protective mother Goddess, a patron of children. Recently with the revival of the Druid and Pagan movements the popularity and interest in the Celtic Goddesses has risen. But . One of the many mistresses Cuchulain had over his life. Daughter of Brugh and Elcmar. However, some claim he was the consort of Nantosuelta, whose name means of the meandering stream.. She rode in a chariot drawn by deer. Clota Location Scotland, England, WalesRules Over Water magicDescription Well-known Goddess and namesake of the River Clyde. Olwen(Celtic) The golden sun goddess who survived thirteen different trials to win her true love. Keeper of the circling Silver Wheel of Stars, a symbol of time and. Cunning, sheer physical force, sexuality, fertility, dominance over males, childbirth, wisdom, overcoming enemies, past-lives, . LeFay Location WalesRules Over HealingDescription Goddess of the sea and of the Isle of Avalon. Goewin Location WalesRules Over SovereigntyDescription Goddess of sovereignty who held the feet of Math while he reigned. Basically all her myths are lost to us today. Divine Horse. Goddess of horses, Mother Goddess, Mare. She was also linked to weather magic. Offerings were made to the war goddesses and observations and divination were used to predict the outcome of the battle. Bechoil Location IrelandRules Over UnknownDescription Goddess whose legends have been lost. Lake Goddess who later became a Goddess of ale and mead. , who led the fight to drive the Saxons from Britain, and later his legend was merged with that of a now-forgotten father/sacrificial God. Strength, perseverance, leadership, foresight, water magick, new beginnings, who were among the first to occupy Ireland, she is the first ruler of Ireland. Holly King represents the waning year, and battles the Oak King at Midsummer (probably at Beltane sometime in the past) for leadership. Ruled the underground kingdom of the dead. 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. Listed on Nov 22, 2022 This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Flidais(Irish) The woodland goddess, protector of wild animals and cattle. Mabon Location UnknownRules Over Any endeavor, seasonal rites, fertility rites, the hunt, death, spirit contactDescription Minor sun God who also has power in darkness. Mother of Wayland the Smith who is a German God honored in England. Cally Berry (Irish) A fearsome crone, she sowed fear and confusion on the battlefield in service of the victor. One of the many mistresses Cuchulain had over his life. 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. Ships from Ukraine. The waters in which she governed were believed to be especially useful in controlling seizures. Caireen: (Irish) A protective Mother Goddess, who looks after children. He is now seen as a minor death God. She rides a swift white horse. Thought to be a minor sun God. Nothing is known about him today, though he may have later surfaced as Borvo, a Breton God of hot springs. Cromm Cruaich Location IrelandRules Over Harvest, dark festivals, death, passing over rituals, otherworld contactDescription Ancient deity about which little is known about today. Eibhir Location Ireland, ManxRules Over UnknownDescription First wife of Ossian who is described as being a yellow-haired stranger from another land.. She had 19 priestesses representing the 19-year cycle of the Celtic Great Year.. Ancient Goddess of unknown function who came down to earth as a powerful witch. Garmangabis Location BritainRules Over UnknownDescription Goddess who was brought to Britain with the Romans and survives only through cryptic inscriptions. In the ancient texts where The Morrgan appears as a trio of goddesses the three sisters who make up the Morrgna [1] [2] [3] one of these sisters is sometimes known as Nemain. Llasar Llaesgyfnewid Location WalesRules Over Strength, past-lives, creativityDescription Battle God who is always paired with Cymidei Cymeinfoll, his wife. Cernunnos Location UnknownRules Over Virility, fertility, animals, physical love, Nature, woodlands, reincarnation, crossroads, wealth, commerce, warriors, hunt, magic, sacrificeDescription The Horned God, God of Nature, God of the Underworld. Ships from Ukraine. Represents a personal or mascot deity to. So, without further ado, let us take a gander at 15 ancient Celtic gods and goddesses you should know about. Fertility, passion, sexual activities, trees, protection, knowledge, creativity, Early Irish Goddess of the sea of whom little is known. All myths aside the ones of Cliodna have been lost. 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. 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. Arawn/Arawyn Location WalesRules Over Revenge, terror, war, spirit contact, picking magical names, strengthening friendships, reincarnationDescription King of Hell, God of Annwn. Associated with holly leaves. This Figurine Statues & Sculptures item by AncientGods has 7 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Females were equal to males and deemed just as much power, and the priestesses were highly idolized. Mythopedia. In Irish mythology, Neman or Nemain (modern spelling: Neamhan, Neamhain) is the spirit-woman or goddess who personifies the frenzied havoc of war. where the popular modern-day spa is located. Fachea Location IrelandRules Over CreativityDescription Goddess of poetry and patron of bards. A Partholan who is credited with constructing the first tavern in Ireland, most likely was an early God of wine or meade. Usually thought of as a Goddess of sleep and dreams and a less violent version of Mare. Borvo Location BritainRules Over HealingDescription God of hot springs who replaced his mother, Sirona, in this function when her story was patriarchalized. Known as the Ninefold Goddess of the Western Isles of Paradise. He is one of the deities whom Julius Caesar identified with the Roman god Mercury (Greek: Hermes). Prophecy Goddess who regularly appeared in the form of a crane. A few of the goddesses were adopted by the Romans like Epona the Celtic horse Goddess others like Brigid were renamed as Catholic Saints. Caireen (Irish) A protective Mother Goddess, who is a patron of children. . She is an aspect of Morrigan. However, some claim he was the consort of, , whose name means of the meandering stream., Goddess of hot springs whose sacred waters was always hot. Thought to be a war Goddess who shares Badbs energies. Erasing an event/person/etc. Early Irish God whose name means to be. Most likely part of a lost creation myth. Nemetona Location EnglandRules Over Protection of circles/groves/sacred groundsDescription Guardian Goddess of all sacred places such as circles or magical groves. It is a theory she is related toAndraste. Goddess of County Wexford and source name for Loch. Spirit contact, strength, passing over rituals, seasonal rites. to the western edge of the world forty days before the great flood. They used magic to repel invaders. Dylan/Dyonas Location Wales, BritainRules Over UnknownDescription Guardian deity of the mouth of the River Conway. As such, she can also be connected with Welsh Goddess Rhiannon. These ancient peoples . Sucellos Location UnknownRules Over Water, deathDescription A river and death God about whom nothing but his name is known about. Guardian deity of the mouth of the River Conway. was at the bank of a river when a man in a silver boat floated down to her on a beaming ray of the sun. Listed on Aug 27, 2022 Seen as a harvest, death and sacrificial God. Believed to be another form of Dana by some, the first Great Mother Goddess of Ireland. She vowed never to sleep until she found a man who could create for her the most majestic poem ever penned. His name became the poetic name for Britain. Eri of the Golden Hair Location IrelandRules Over Creation, moonDescription Virgin Goddess of the Tuatha D Danann. 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. Branwen(Welsh) The Welsh goddess of love. She could have been a derivative of the nearly forgotten Damona of Gaul. Her name means flame.. Gaulish Celtic God of fortifications. If we believed the ancient world, there were two different types of deities worshiped by the peoplegeneral and local. was taken into the local Roman pantheon where she became a consort of their God Mercury. Goddess of fertility, the Moon, summer, flowers, love, healing, the seas, water. Diancecht Location IrelandRules Over Healing, medicine, regeneration, magic, silver-workingDescription Physician-magician of the Tuatha. Goddess who was brought to Britain with the Romans and survives only through cryptic inscriptions. Thought to be a Goddess of love and beauty. Her name is derived from the word arachnid. 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