their symbols and meanings. Check back often, as I’ll be adding more god/goddess symbols as time permits. Also, check out the links at the end of this page for more articles related to Celtic symbolism. As always, thanks for reading!
She is a very twisty goddess, which is what I personally love about Medb. She is the goddess that rules over altered consciousness. That might sound funky, but when you need to commune with nature spirits, deities, and the energies of the unseen world, Medb is the goddess gal-pal you ...
Find out about the best trips and tours around Ireland, as well as all the symbols, knots, and deities that enrich Celtic culture on the Emerald Isle.
There is still a sense that the figure is bestowing power or other blessings ( the pellets flowing away from the arm/wing; the pellet-like club; the symbols of wealth and power beneath its feet). These is a certain intensity in the portrayal of the head and star – it definitely seems ...
When we look at Celtic mythology today, there are a number of marked similarities between their ancient tales and Christian stories in the Bible. Characters in Irish mythology are varied, but typically include male and female deities, kings and queens, druids or other religious figures, warriors...
The Celtic goddess Brigid is one of the most venerated deities in the Pagan Irish pantheon. The name Brigid meansexalted one, while her most ancient Gaelic name, Breo-Saighead, meansfiery powerorfiery arrow. As a solar goddess, she embodies the element of fire and is commonly depicted with...
He does, however, bear similarity to many other horned deities in the Celtic world and shares some of their attributes, creating some confusion about him. However, he could either have been these deities or merely was inspired by or inspired them. Cernunnos and Others: Who Was He Really?
spiritual implications. They were considered sacred moments when the divine forces were particularly active and accessible to humans. The solstices and equinoxes served as markers for various rituals, offerings, and observances, connecting the Celts with the celestial deities and the forces of nature....
Bonfires to honor the sun’s energy and power. Dancing and feasting to celebrate the height of summer. Gathering herbs for their peak potency during this time. Deities Honoured: Sun gods and goddesses, such as Lugh and Áine. August 1: Lughnasadh (Lammas) ...
Getting to know Blodeuwedd Goddess and Her Celtic Symbols: A lot of my understanding about Celtic symbols is intuited through myth, legend and story of various Celtic deities. Celtic lore is an infinite source of symbolism. Each god, goddess, hero, heroine bears their own mark (symbol) too...