An Dagda is considered to be the father of the Gods and Goddess of the Irish pantheon. He is associated with basic earthy functions such as, eating, drinking, sex and generally having a good time. An Dagda has a magical cauldron which feeds all who sit at it, except for cowards and liars. He had a giant club with one end that could kill nine men at a stroke, while the other end could bring them back to life. He is the master of Druidry, associated with the oak tree, fertility of the land. His purpose is to fertilize these earth Goddess. His festival is the feast of samhain.
Cernunus
The Horned one, God of the forest and the hunt. He resembles the Greek God Pan. Cernunus is recognized as both the God of death and guardian of the underworld. Irish story’s describe cernunus as the son of the high God Lugh. He is called a wild hunter and warrior. He was known for energy and lust, also he was used as a model for the Christian devil.
Lugh
The God Lugh was worshipped in Ireland as a deity of the sun, His name means “shining one. “ He was handsome, youthful and had a great energy, he was also well known as a battle God.
Belenus
Belenus was one of the most widely worshipped of the celtic deities, “Belenus means bright”. Belenus was a healer and also a sun diety. His festival is Beltine, celebrated on may 1.
