CELTIC GODS Flashcards

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is a primordial sea goddess in Celtic mythology, born from sea foam where land meets water.

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Eiocha

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is the Celtic god of nature, animals, and fertility, often depicted with antlers symbolizing his connection to the wild.

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Cernunnos

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is a god of youth

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Maponos

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is a powerful Celtic god of thunder and storms, wielding thunderbolts made of fire and sound.

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Tauranis

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is a Celtic god of war, protection, and tribal identity, often invoked by warriors for strength and courage.

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Teutates

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is the Celtic goddess of horses, fertility, and protector of travelers, often depicted riding or accompanied by her sacred animals.

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EPONA

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are ancient, chaotic beings in Celtic mythology, often seen as monstrous or sea-dwelling giants who oppose the gods.

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THE FOMHOIRE

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s a Celtic god of light, healing, and the sun, often associated with warmth, vitality, and growth.

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BELENUS

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is a Celtic god of the sea, often associated with the vast, mysterious waters and the forces of nature.

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LIR

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is a powerful Celtic god of the sea, weather, and the Otherworld, often depicted as a ruler of the mystical realms beyond the mortal world.

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MANANNAN

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is a Celtic goddess and a central figure in Welsh mythology, known for her beauty, grace, and tragic story.

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BRANWEN

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is a prominent figure in Welsh mythology, known as a giant and a king of Britain, renowned for his wisdom and strength.

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BRAN

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is a revered Celtic goddess associated with fertility, the earth, and the divine mother archetype.

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DANU

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is a powerful and revered god in Irish mythology, often referred to as the “Good God” or “The All-Father.”

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DAGDA

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is a prominent god in Irish mythology, known as the king of the Tuatha Dé Danann and the god of law, justice, and sovereignty.

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NUADA

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is a skilled and powerful god of healing and medicine in Irish mythology.

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DIANCECHT

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is a Celtic god of craftsmanship, particularly associated with metalworking, forging, and smithing.

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GOIBHNIU

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is a revered goddess in Celtic mythology, associated with healing, poetry, fertility, and smithcraft.

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BRIGHID

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known by the epithet Airgetlám, was the first king of the Tuatha Dé Danann.

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Nuada Airgetlám

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is a figure in Irish mythology. A member of the Tuatha Dé Danann, a group of supernatural beings, is portrayed as a warrior

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Lugh

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also known as “The Phantom Queen,” was a goddess of war, fate, and death.

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The Morrigan

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A goddess of poetry, healing, and fire, was beloved for her nurturing and creative energy.

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Brigid

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Associated with love and inspiration.

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Aengus