Prosperity, earth magic, water magic, purification. However, some claim he was the consort of Nantosuelta, whose name means of the meandering stream.. Most likely Roman in origin. Discover the meaning of the goddess names and archetypes by exploring their myths and symbolism. Mythopedia. At one time was a sea God. Goddess of sovereignty who held the feet of Math while he reigned. , 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. Erasing an event/person/etc. Cow Goddess which little is known about. Hevydd Hen Location WalesRules Over UnknownDescription Father of Rhiannon. Borvo Location BritainRules Over HealingDescription God of hot springs who replaced his mother, Sirona, in this function when her story was patriarchalized. Wife of Lugh, she died in County Kildare at a site which still bears her name. Third aspect of the Triple Goddess. His name became the poetic name for Britain. Epona, goddess who was patron of horses and also of asses and mules (epo- is the Gaulish equivalent of the Latin equo-; "horse"). Bechoil Location IrelandRules Over UnknownDescription Goddess whose legends have been lost. She is the deity who brought abundance to the land by giving birth to an array of litters throughout England. Bo Ruadh Location IrelandRules Over Fertility, anti-hunger, prosperityDescription Red cow Goddess who helped bring fertility to barren Ireland. Keeper of the circling Silver Wheel of Stars, a symbol of time and. Egyptian Mythology Guide. Badb(Irish) - A shape-shifting, warrior goddess who symbolises life and death, wisdom and inspiration. Her name means bright as she lights up the dark. They did not disappear completely but were immortalised in the myths and legends. The myths of the Celtic Goddesses span a large area of Western and Central Europe. Ruled the underground kingdom of the dead. This enabled Llew Llaw to get around the curse place upon him by his mother, Arianrhod, that prevented him from taking a human wife. Kele-De Location IrelandRules Over Feminine power and sex magicDescription Very old Goddess whose early all-female following was allowed to flourish by the early church. who ran in an insane rush to the deep woodlands to give him birth. They have strong will power. This Figurine Statues & Sculptures item is sold by AncientGods. Protection, music, earth magic, ecological magic. of Scotland, although in northern Irish legends, she appears as a maiden Goddess, representation of spring, the hunt and guardian of animals. Celtic lore credits her with special gifts as both a healer and an artist. Agrona Location WalesRules Over War, slaughterDescription Slaughter goddess, often equated with the Morrgu. She is honored at Lughnassadh. Minor harvest and Sun God with Greek roots who was imprisoned with his subordinate deities on a western island which could have been a Land of the Dead. Aibheaog Location IrelandRules Over Healing, Midsummer well ritualsDescription Fire goddess who had a magic well that contained mighty healing powers, effective against toothache as long as the requester left a small white stone at the well to represent the decayed tooth. Morgan Le Fay(Welsh and Breton) - The sea goddess who is also linked with the fairy folk and the legends of Avalon. Achtland Location UnknownRules Over Sex magicDescription Goddess queen, whom no mortal man could sexually satisfy; so she took a giant from the fairy realm as her mate. Females were equal to males and deemed just as much power, and the priestesses were highly idolized. Protection, general knowledge, teaching, path-working, lessons of the threefold law. Goddess of summer flowers. Aunt of King Arthur. Goddess of summer flowers. Epona Location Britain, GaulRules Over Fertility, maternity, protector of horses, horse-breeding, prosperity, dogs, healing springs, cropsDescription Divine Horse. Goddess of horses, Mother Goddess, Mare. Usually thought of as a Goddess of sleep and dreams and a less violent version of Mare. Gwawl Ap Clud/Gwawn Location WalesRules Over Solar magicDescription Son of the Goddess Clug. Hindu Mythology She is an aspect of Morrigan. Sucellos Location UnknownRules Over Water, deathDescription A river and death God about whom nothing but his name is known about. Goddess of fertility, the Moon, summer, flowers, love, healing, the seas, water. Danu(Irish) Her name means knowledge. From her flowed all of life. Fairy Goddess from County Tipperary is still thought to live in a burgh beneath Pallas Green Hill. God of Blarney, the speech valued in Irish culture. In Irish mythology, Neman or Nemain (modern spelling: Neamhan, Neamhain) is the spirit-woman or goddess who personifies the frenzied havoc of war. It is quite fascinating to learn about these Gods and Goddesses, who once ruled the world we know now. Dil Location IrelandRules Over FertilityDescription Very old cattle Goddess about whom nothing is known about today. It is thought human sacrifices were once made to him at. Ships from Ukraine. 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. After a successful war, select Celtic warriors took part in a ceremony to wed them to the goddess of the land before they could assume dominion over the place and it's peoples. She was an excellent healer and drinking water bless her provided an instant cure for all. Chinese Mythology Guide. Listed on Aug 27, 2022 Strength, perseverance, leadership, foresight, water magick, new beginnings, who were among the first to occupy Ireland, she is the first ruler of Ireland. The Lady Of the Lake Location Wales, BritainRules Over Purification, healing, Great Rite, any other magical acts associated with the feminine elementsDescription To some, she is a fairy woman, but to others, she is a potent deity of life, death and regeneration. Finvarra Location IrelandRules Over Competitions, mental powers, fairy contactDescription A strong God who became known as a faery king of the Tuatha D Danann. Guardian Goddess of all sacred places such as circles or magical groves. They also comprised many female deities of chief importance rating from war Goddesses, mother Goddesses, to ruling Goddesses. Represents the female principle of creation. She is also linked to fairy hills and a tribe of ancient deities known as Tuatha de Danaan. The youngest of the three sisters who made up a Triune Goddess. Goddess who was brought to Britain with the Romans and survives only through cryptic inscriptions. Goddess and queen of the Isle of Shadow. Guides. Boann/Boyne Location IrelandRules Over Healing, fertility, water magicDescription Goddess of the river Boyne. Gwynn Ap Nudd Location WalesRules Over Spirit contact, strength, passing over rituals, seasonal ritesDescription King of the Fairies and the underworld. Abarta Location IrelandRules Over Understands the destructive nature of jealousy; teamworkDescription God of the Tuatha D DanannPerformer of feats. Creation or fortification of boundaries. The crone form of the Goddess. She is queen of phantoms, demons, shape-shifters and witches. Thought to be a Goddess of love and beauty. He invented the Ogam script alphabet. Copyright 2007-2022 www.Goddess-Guide.com. Father of Lugh. In one legend, Eriwas at the bank of a river when a man in a silver boat floated down to her on a beaming ray of the sun. and to have tasted a potent from her magic cauldron of inspiration. Time, new beginnings, life cycles, wishes, protection of birds, divination, inspiration of self. The Celtic Goddesses page concentrates on names of Celtic Goddesses and qualities of the Understanding the wheel of the year, mourning. She died giving birth to triplets fathered by three different men. A young female who was so beautiful that almost no one could live if they gazed upon her for long. Caireen: (Irish) A protective Mother Goddess, who looks after children. Blodeuwedd/Wlodwin Location WalesRules Over Flowers, wisdom, lunar mysteries, initiationsDescription Lily maid of Celtic initiation ceremonies. Tlachtga Location IrelandRules Over Samhain rituals, Croneage rites of passageDescription Goddess of sacrifice. Aesun Location IrelandRules Over UnknownDescription Early Irish God whose name means to be. Most likely part of a lost creation myth. Rhiannon (Welsh) - One of the Celtic Goddesses of fertility, the moon, night and death. Goddess of Munster who was until recent times honored at the Midsummer. Venus of the Northern Seas, of the three matriarchs of Britain. People with name Caireen are bold & materialistic but rigid too. Sign up to receive the latest and greatest articles from our site automatically each week (give or take)right to your inbox. Sequana Location BritainRules Over Prosperity, earth magic, water magic, purificationDescription Earth Goddess who lived beneath the rivers of Britain and could only be seen if the rivers were drained or low from drought. Bormanus Location UnknownRules Over UnknownDescription Thought to be one of the earliest Celtic Gods. Reclaim this forgotten Samhain Goddess at your own seasonal rites. Probably a deity of the standing stones of Brittany. Canola Location IrelandRules Over Music magic, dream work, inspirationDescription Believed to be one of the oldest of the Irish deities, Canolawas the inventor of Irelands long loved symbol, the harp. Holly King and Oak King Location UnknownRules Over UnknownDescription Two sacrificial Gods who, in the manner of such deities, are two aspects of the same being. Dog Goddess who was the patron deity of sea traders, perhaps an image derived from Sirius (The Dog Star, which was once an important navigational star. This Figurine Statues & Sculptures item by AncientGods has 18 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Daronwy Location WalesRules Over UnknownDescription In The Book of Taliesin, The Song of Daronwy, relates adventures of this God who does not appear elsewhere in Celtic mythology. Realms: The Celtic mother goddess, nature, fertility, wisdom, earth, art, and poetry Family Ties: Patron and protector of the other Celtic gods Fun Fact: She may have had links with the primordial Hindu goddess Danu, whose name meant 'liquid' or 'river' and was the namesake of the River Danube. , in this function when her story was patriarchalized. Their High Priestess reserved the right to take any and all lovers they chose. Nicholas is a gifted student and martial artist who has dreams of leaving for college at the end of his senior year. Goddess of inspiration who was usually found next to the legendary Well of Knowledge from which she filled an endless vessel. Great Father Location UnknownRules Over Lord of the winter, harvest, land of the dead, the sky, animals, mountains, lust, powers of destruction, regenerationDescription The Horned God, The Lord. 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