Celtic mythology is the collection of stories and folklore from various ancient Celtic cultures like the Irish, the Welsh, and the Gauls. Many of these myths were suppressed by Roman conquerors, with their first widespread recordings dating from the early medieval period.
Celtic Pantheon
Arawn
A skillful magician who ruled the realm of Annwn, the Celtic Otherworld.
Badb
The “Battle Crow,” Celtic war goddess and member of the Morrigan.
Brigid
The “Exalted One,” revered Celtic goddess of fertility, fire, and passion.
Cailleach
The “Veiled One,” an ancient Celtic goddess of the winds and winter.
Ceridwen
Powerful Celtic sorceress whose potions brought beauty and wisdom.
Cernunnos
Mysterious Celtic horned god, master of beasts and wild places
Dagda
The “good god,” Celtic deity and chief of the Tuatha dé Danann.
Danu
Celtic “Mother Goddess” and matriarch of the Tuatha dé Danann.
Lugh
Lugh “of the Long Arm,” Celtic god of kings, justice, and leadership.
Morrigan
The fearsome Irish goddess of war, death, and prophecy
Neit
Celtic god of war, husband to the fearsome goddess the Morrigan.
Taranis
“The Thunderer,” a powerful Celtic god of thunder and storms.
