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*Her three aspects include the Fire of Inspiration as patroness of poetry, Fire of the Hearth as patroness of healing and fertility, and Fire of the Forge as patroness of smithcraft. | *Her three aspects include the Fire of Inspiration as patroness of poetry, Fire of the Hearth as patroness of healing and fertility, and Fire of the Forge as patroness of smithcraft. | ||
*She is also linked to prophecy, divination, agriculture and livestock, feminine arts and crafts. | *She is also linked to prophecy, divination, agriculture and livestock, feminine arts and crafts. | ||
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| + | *She is the Mother of the Gods and fae-folk, the Tuatha Dé Danann , which literally means the “People of the Goddess Danu”. | ||
*Danu means knowledge, wisdom, wealth and abundance. However her name is also connected to water, and could mean ‘the flowing one’. | *Danu means knowledge, wisdom, wealth and abundance. However her name is also connected to water, and could mean ‘the flowing one’. | ||
*Danu is thought to have married Bilé and was the mother of the Dagda, the chief leader of the Tuatha Dé Danann. In other myths, she is known as the daughter or lover of the Dagda. | *Danu is thought to have married Bilé and was the mother of the Dagda, the chief leader of the Tuatha Dé Danann. In other myths, she is known as the daughter or lover of the Dagda. | ||
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*The Dagda is a powerful Irish god, also known as Eochaid Ollathair (“All Father”), Ruad Rofhessa(“Lord of Great Knowledge”), or Lord of the Heavens. | *The Dagda is a powerful Irish god, also known as Eochaid Ollathair (“All Father”), Ruad Rofhessa(“Lord of Great Knowledge”), or Lord of the Heavens. | ||
*His name means “good”, and is known as the god of protection, warriors, knowledge, the arts, magic, music, initiation, prophecy, weather, reincarnation, death, fire, the sun, healing, regeneration, prosperity and plenty. | *His name means “good”, and is known as the god of protection, warriors, knowledge, the arts, magic, music, initiation, prophecy, weather, reincarnation, death, fire, the sun, healing, regeneration, prosperity and plenty. | ||
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| − | Ancient God of fertility, nature, animals, the underworld. ‘The Horned One’, ‘Herne the Hunter’, ‘The Green Man’. Associated with horned animals.<BR/> | + | Ancient God of fertility, nature, animals, the underworld. ‘The Horned One’, ‘Herne the Hunter’, ‘The Green Man’. Associated with horned animals.<BR /> |
*Symbol of horizontal crescent and circle | *Symbol of horizontal crescent and circle | ||
Revision as of 22:34, 24 June 2023
Contents
Celestial Pantheon
Brigantia
Known for
- Her three aspects include the Fire of Inspiration as patroness of poetry, Fire of the Hearth as patroness of healing and fertility, and Fire of the Forge as patroness of smithcraft.
- She is also linked to prophecy, divination, agriculture and livestock, feminine arts and crafts.
Rituals
Religious Order
| High Priestess Venrieth Korrel | Danu |
| Priest Karl Jair | Danu |
| Priestess Tazwyn Farun | Brigit |
| Priestess Millicent Woodleaf | Wynholm |
| Priest Ravoziros Thual | Feldrassion Keep |
| Priest Rulf Montagu | Sylvania |
Danan
Known for
- Danu is an ancient Irish triple goddess who is considered the “Great Mother”
- She is the Mother of the Gods and fae-folk, the Tuatha Dé Danann , which literally means the “People of the Goddess Danu”.
- Danu means knowledge, wisdom, wealth and abundance. However her name is also connected to water, and could mean ‘the flowing one’.
- Danu is thought to have married Bilé and was the mother of the Dagda, the chief leader of the Tuatha Dé Danann. In other myths, she is known as the daughter or lover of the Dagda.
- Her other children included Nuada, Dian Cécht, Ogma, Airmid, Etan, Miach, Cian/Kian, Sawan and Goibhniu.
Rituals
Religious Order
Dagda
Known for
- The Dagda is a powerful Irish god, also known as Eochaid Ollathair (“All Father”), Ruad Rofhessa(“Lord of Great Knowledge”), or Lord of the Heavens.
- His name means “good”, and is known as the god of protection, warriors, knowledge, the arts, magic, music, initiation, prophecy, weather, reincarnation, death, fire, the sun, healing, regeneration, prosperity and plenty.
- Sources vary in terms of his family members. In some sources, his father is Elatha and his mother is Ethniu/ Eithne. Also Danu is either seen as his mother or his daughter, probably due to his association with Brigid.
- The Dagda is thought to be the father of Bodb Dearg, Aed Minbhrec/Aed Cáem, Cermait Milbél, Midir, and daughters Áine, and Brigid. He was also the father or brother of Oghma.
- Through his affair with Bóand/ Bóann, he fathered a daughter Breg and son Óengus/Aengus /Angus Óg.
Rituals
Religious Order
Borvo
Known for
God of Minerals and a healing deity associated with healing spring water
Rituals
Religious Order
Manann
Known for
God of the sea, storms, weather. Husband to Fand/Rhiannon.
Rituals
Religious Order
Cernos
Known for
Ancient God of fertility, nature, animals, the underworld. ‘The Horned One’, ‘Herne the Hunter’, ‘The Green Man’. Associated with horned animals.
- Symbol of horizontal crescent and circle
Rituals
Religious Order
Lugus
Known for
Lugh was known as a sun god and a fierce warrior. He is also known as a god of storms, particularly thunderstorms. He was associated with the raven, crow, and lynx, and had a magic hound. Lugh possessed several magical weapons, including an invincible Spear, one of the treasures of the Tuatha Dé Danann Artefacts. It is said that the Spear never missed its target and was so bloodthirsty it would often try to fight without anyone wielding it.
