List of Celtic deities facts for kids
The Celtic deities are like the gods and goddesses from ancient Celtic stories. We know about them from old writings, special places where people worshipped, statues, drawings, and even from names of places and people today.
Celtic gods and goddesses can be split into two main groups:
- General deities: These were known by Celts across big areas. People would pray to them for protection, healing, good luck, and honor.
- Local deities: These were spirits connected to specific parts of nature, like mountains, trees, or rivers. Usually, only people living nearby knew about these local spirits.
After Celtic lands became Christian, Christian writers tried to change how people saw these old gods. They sometimes made them seem like regular people or even bad spirits. But a few of these old gods even became Christian saints! For example, the Tuatha Dé Danann from Irish mythology were once seen as gods or important ancestors. But in Christian writings, they were sometimes called "fallen angels," just normal people, or even demons.
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Ancient Gaulish and Brittonic Gods and Goddesses
The Gauls lived in areas that are now France, Belgium, Switzerland, parts of Germany, Luxembourg, and northern Italy. They spoke a language called Gaulish. The Celtic Britons lived mostly on the island of Great Britain and spoke Common Brittonic. Here are some of the gods and goddesses they worshipped:
Female Deities
- Abnoba - A Gaulish goddess worshipped in the Black Forest.
- Acionna - A Gaulish goddess of the Essonne River.
- Adsagsona - A Gallic goddess of magic.
- Adsullata - Goddess of the River Sava.
- Agronā - A possible Brittonic goddess of the River Ayr.
- Alantedoba - A goddess in Val Camonica.
- Ancamna - A Gallic goddess in the Moselle Valley.
- Ancasta - A Brittonic goddess from Clausentum.
- Andarta - A Gallic goddess.
- Andrasta - A Brittonic goddess of victory.
- Annea Clivana - A Gallic goddess of the Cenomani.
- Apadeva - A water goddess.
- Arduinna - A Gallic goddess of the Ardennes Forest.
- Arnemetia - A Brittonic goddess of sacred groves (nemetons).
- Artio - A Gallic goddess of the bear.
- Axona - A Gallic goddess of the Aisne River.
- Belisama - A Gallic and Brittonic goddess.
- Bergusia - A Gallic goddess of Alesia, who was with Ucuetis.
- Bormana - A Gallic goddess of mineral springs, who was with Bormanos.
- Bricta (Brixta) - A Gallic goddess of mineral springs at Luxeuil, who was with Luxovios.
- Brigantia - A Brittonic goddess of the Brigantes people.
- Carpundia - A river goddess.
- Carvonia - A goddess in Noricum.
- Cathubodua - A Gallic war goddess.
- Caticatona - A Gallic water goddess in Rauranum.
- Cissonia - A Gallic goddess of trade, who was with Cissonius.
- Clota - A possible Brittonic goddess of the River Clyde.
- Coventina - A Brittonic goddess of wells and springs.
- Damona - A Gallic goddess of mineral springs, connected to Apollo Borvo and Apollo Moritasgus.
- Dea Latis - A Brittonic goddess of bogs and pools, who was with Deus Latis.
- Dea Matrona - A "divine mother goddess" and goddess of the River Marne in Gaul.
- Divona - A Gallic goddess of sacred springs and rivers.
- Epona - A goddess of fertility and protector of horses.
- Erecura - A goddess of death and fertility.
- Icauna - A Gallic goddess of the Yonne River.
- Icovellauna - A Gallic goddess in the Moselle Valley.
- Imona - A Gallic well goddess in Rauranum.
- Inciona - A Gallic goddess of the Treveri people.
- Lerina - A Gallic protector goddess of the Lérins Islands, who was with Lero.
- Litavis - A Gallic earth goddess.
- Maiabus - A Gallic goddess in Metz.
- Matronae Dervonnae - Gallic mother goddesses in Cisalpine Gaul.
- Matronae Vediantiae (Deae Vediantiae) - Gallic mother goddesses in Alpes Maritimae.
- Maximia - A fountain goddess in Amélie-les-Bains.
- Nemetona - A Celtic goddess from northeastern Gaul.
- Nehalennia - A sea goddess in Zealand.
- Nantosuelta - A Gallic goddess, who was with Sucellos.
- Ricagambeda - A Brittonic goddess.
- Ritona (Pritona) - A Gallic goddess of the Treveri people.
- Rosmerta - A Gallic goddess of fertility and plenty.
- Sabrina - A Brittonic goddess of the River Severn.
- Seixomniai Leuciticai - A Celtic goddess, similar to Diana.
- Senuna - A Brittonic goddess.
- Sequana - A Gallic goddess of the River Seine.
- Sirona - A Gallic goddess of healing.
- Suleviae - A group of three mother goddesses.
- Sulis - A Brittonic goddess of the healing spring at Aquae Sulis (Bath).
- Tamesis - A Brittonic goddess of the River Thames.
- Veica Noriceia - A goddess found in Noricum.
- Verbeia - A Brittonic goddess of the River Wharfe.
- Vesunna - A Gallic goddess of the Petrocorii people.
- Vibēs - A goddess in Noricum.
Male Deities
- Abandinus - A Brittonic god of Durovigutum.
- Alaunus (Alaunos) - A Gallic god of healing and telling the future.
- Alisanos - A Gallic god.
- Alus - A farming god of Cisalpine Gaul.
- Ambisagrus - A god in Aquileia.
- Arubianus - A god in Noricum.
- Atepomarus - A Gallic horse god.
- Bedaius - A lake god in Noricum.
- Belatucadros (Bitucadros) - A Brittonic god.
- Belenus (Belenos) - A god of healing.
- Bergimus - A mountain god of Cisalpine Gaul.
- Borvo (Bormanos) - God of healing springs.
- Brasennus - A god known from one inscription in Cisalpine Gaul.
- Caletos
- Caturix - A war god of the Helvetii people.
- Cernunnos (Carnonos) - A god with antlers, often linked to nature and animals.
- Cissonius - A Gallic god of trade.
- Mars Cnabetius - A Gallic god of war.
- Condatis - A Gallic and Brittonic god of where rivers meet.
- Cunomaglus - A Brittonic hunter god.
- Cuslanus - A god in Cisalpine Gaul connected to Jupiter.
- Deus Latis - A Brittonic god.
- Deus Ducavavius - A god known from one inscription in Cisalpine Gaul.
- Deus Orevaius - A god known from one inscription at Cemenelum.
- Dorminus - God of the hot springs at Aquae Statiellae.
- Intarabus - A Gallic god of the Treveri people.
- Esus - A Gallic god.
- Glanis - A Gallic god of Glanum.
- Gobannus (Gobannos) - A Gallic and Brittonic smith god.
- Grannus - A healing god.
- Ialonus Contrebis - A Brittonic and Gallic god.
- Latobius - A god in Noricum.
- Lero - A Gallic protector god of the Lérins Islands.
- Loucetios - A Gallic god of thunder.
- Maponos - A Brittonic and Gallic god of youth.
- Matunos - A Brittonic and Gallic bear god.
- Moccus - A Gallic god of boars and pigs.
- Moritasgus - A Gallic healing god of Alesia.
- Mullo - A Gallic god in Armorica.
- Nemausus - A Gallic god of Nîmes.
- Niskus - A Brittonic river god.
- Nodens (Nodons) - A Brittonic god of healing, dogs, and hunting.
- Ogmios - A Gallic god of speaking well (eloquence).
- Paronnus - A god known from one inscription at Brixia.
- Rudiobus - A Gallic god in Loiret.
- Smertrios - A Gallic god.
- Souolibrogenos - A Galatian god.
- Sucellus (Sucellos) - A Gallic and Brittonic god of farming and wine.
- Tavianos - A Galatian god.
- Taranis (Tanaros) - A god of thunder.
- Toutatis - A god who protected tribes.
- Telesphorus - A Galatian god.
- Tridamos - A Brittonic god.
- Ucuetis - A Gallic blacksmith god of Alesia.
- Vellaunus - A Brittonic and Gallic god.
- Vernostonos - A Brittonic god.
- Vindonnus - Another name for Belenus.
- Vinotonus - A Brittonic god of Lavatrae.
- Viridios - A Brittonic god of Ancaster.
- Virotutis - A Gallic name for Apollo.
- Visucius - A Gallo-Roman god of trade.
- Vosegus - A Gallic god of the Vosges Mountains.
- Viscosus - A Gallic king of the gods.
Iberian Celtic Gods and Goddesses
The Celtiberians and Gallaecians were ancient Celtic groups who lived in Iberia (modern-day Spain and Portugal). They spoke Hispano-Celtic languages.
Female Deities
- Asidiae
- Ataegina (Ataecina)
- Besenclā (Besenclae) - A protector of communities and homes.
- Broeneiae
- Coruae
- Cosuneae
- Crougeae (Corougiae)
- Deae sanctae (Burrulobrigensi)
- Deiba
- Epane (Epona, Iccona)
- Erbina - A goddess of wild animals, hunting, and home safety.
- Ermae
- Flauiae Conimbriga (Flauiae Conimbrigae)
- Ilurbeda
- Lacipaea (Lacibiā, Lacibea)
- Laneana (Laneanis) - A goddess of springs and floods.
- Losa
- Luna Augusta
- Mirobleo
- Munidis
- Nabia (Navia) - A versatile goddess.
- Nymphis
- Ocrimirae
- Reva (Reua) - The spirit of water flows.
- Toga
- Trebaruna
- Trebopala
- Tutelae
Male Deities
- Aernus
- Aetio
- Araco
- Ares Lusitani
- Bandua
- Bormanicus (Bormo, Borvo)
- Cariocecus
- Carneo
- Cohue
- Cosus (Cossue, Coso)
- Crouga
- Duberdicus
- Deo Nemedeco
- Deo Paramaeco
- Endovelicus
- Erriapus
- Issibaeo
- Kuanikio (Quangeio, Quangeius)
- Lugus
- Mermandiceo
- Picio
- Reo
- Salama
- Sucellus
- Tabaliaenus
- Tabudico
- Tongoenabiagus
- Turiacus
- Vorteaeceo
- Visucius
Gaelic Gods and Characters
The Gaels lived in Ireland and parts of western Scotland. They spoke Goidelic languages. Many of their important figures are part of the Tuatha Dé Danann, a mythical group often seen as gods or heroes.
Female Deities and Characters
- Achtland
- Aibell
- Aimend
- Aífe
- Áine - Goddess of summer, wealth, and power.
- Airmed - Goddess of healing and herbal medicine.
- Anu - Likely a goddess of the earth and fertility, sometimes called "mother of the Irish gods."
- Bec
- Bébinn (Béfind)
- Bé Chuille
- Bodhmall
- Boann - Goddess of the River Boyne.
- Brigid (Brigit) - A goddess of poets, healing, and metalworking.
- Caillech (Beira, Biróg) - An ancient creator and weather goddess.
- Canola
- Carman
- Cethlenn - Wife of Balor of the Fomorians.
- Clídna
- Clothru
- Danand (Danu)
- Deirdre - A famous tragic heroine in Irish stories.
- Duibne - An old name preserved in the Corcu Duibne people.
- Ériu, Banba & Fódla - Three sister goddesses who gave their names to Ireland.
- Ernmas
- Étaín - The main character of the story Tochmarc Étaíne.
- Ethniu (Ethliu) - Daughter of the Fomorian leader Balor and mother of Lugh.
- Fand
- Finnabair
- Flidais
- Fuamnach
- Gráinne
- Grian
- Lí Ban
- Loígde - An old name preserved in the Corcu Loígde people.
- Macha
- Medb (Medb Lethderg)
- Mongfind
- The Morrígan, Badb, Nemain - Also known as "The Three Morrígna," often linked to war and fate.
- Mór Muman (Mugain)
- Niamh
- Sadhbh
- Tailtiu
- Tlachtga
Male Deities and Characters
- Abarta
- Abcán
- Abhean
- Aed
- Aengus (Óengus, Macán)
- Ailill
- Aillen
- Aí
- Balor
- Bith
- Bodb Dearg
- Bres
- Builg - A god of the Fir Bholg people.
- Cermait
- Cian
- Cichol
- Conand
- Crom Cruach
- The Dagda (Dáire) - A powerful father-figure god, often linked to magic and wisdom.
- Dian Cecht - Called a "god of health."
- Donn
- Ecne
- Elatha
- Goibniu, Credne & Luchta - Called the "three gods of craft" (smiths and artisans).
- Labraid
- Lén
- Lir
- Lugh - A skilled god, master of many arts.
- Mac Cuill, Mac Cecht, Mac Gréine
- Manannán mac Lir
- Miach
- Midir
- Mug Ruith
- Néit - Called a "god of war."
- Nuada (Nechtan, Elcmar)
- Ogma
- Tethra
- Tuirenn (Delbáeth)
Brythonic Gods and Characters
The Brythonic peoples are descendants of the Celtic Britons. They lived in western Britain (like parts of Scotland, Wales, Cumbria, and Cornwall) and Brittany in France. They spoke Brythonic languages.
Female Deities and Characters
Male Deities and Characters
- Afallach
- Amaethon
- Arawn - King of the otherworld realm called Annwn.
- Beli Mawr
- Bladud
- Bendigeidfran (Brân the Blessed)
- Culhwch
- Dylan ail Don
- Efnysien
- Euroswydd
- Gilfaethwy
- Gofannon (Govannon) - A smith god.
- Gwern
- Gwydion
- Gwyddno Garanhir
- Gwyn ap Nudd
- Hafgan
- Lludd Llaw Eraint (Nudd)
- Llŷr
- Mabon
- Matholwch
- Manawydan
- Nisien (Nissien, Nissyen)
- Pryderi
- Pwyll
- Taliesin
- Ysbaddaden
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