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Gods and Goddesses of the Celts. TheCelts were polytheistic, believing in a number ofdeities. some were localized gods, worshippedprimarily by one tribe, or regional, worshipped by a series oftribes and sub-tribes. Others were pantheonic, seemingly worshippedby the majority of the Celtic world.


People also ask, who were the main Celtic gods?

15 Ancient Celtic Gods and Goddesses You Should KnowAbout

  • 1) Ana or Danu/Dana – The Primordial Goddess ofNature.
  • 2) Dagda – The Cheerful Chief of Gods.
  • 3) Aengus (Angus) /Aonghus – The Youthful God ofLove.
  • 4) Lugus / Lugh – The Courageous Warrior God.
  • 5) Mórrígan – The Mysterious Goddess ofFate.
  • 6) Brigid – The 'Triple' Goddess of Healing.
  • 7) Belenus – The Effulgent Sun God.

One may also ask, when did the Celtic religion began? Celtic religion. Celtic religion,religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Celts.The Celts, an ancient Indo-European people, reached theapogee of their influence and territorial expansion during the 4thcentury bc, extending across the length of Europe from Britain toAsia Minor.

Also to know is, who did Celts worship?

Celtic MythologyThe Iron Age Celts werepolytheistic, they had many gods and goddesses which wereworshipped through sacrifice to appease them. Some of themore famous are Arawn, Brigid, Cernunnos, Cerridwen, Danu, Herne,Lugh, Rhiannon and Taranis.

What is the Celtic religion called?

Celtic polytheism is the name for a set ofbeliefs or religion. Another term frequently used forCeltic polytheism is Celtic paganism. It wasoriginally held by the European people called Celts today.There was a movement to convert these people to Christianity; thisprocess was finished by about 500 AD.

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