Danu
Dian Cecht
Claimed to be able to restore any man who was mortally wounded. He did this by throwing the wounded into a well and pulling them out alive. This may refer to Celtic ritual involving ritual bathing or drowning. |
BileThe Celtic god of light and healing, "Bel" means "shining one," or in Irish Gaelic, the name "bile" translates to "sacred tree." It is thought that the waters of Danu, the Irish All-Mother goddess, fed the oak and produced their son, The Dagda. As the Welsh Beli, he is the father of Arianrhod by Don.
Dagda
Claimed to be able to restore any man who was mortally wounded. He did this by throwing the wounded into a well and pulling them out alive. This may refer to Celtic ritual involving ritual bathing or drowning. |
Nuada
Claimed to be able to restore any man who was mortally wounded. He did this by throwing the wounded into a well and pulling them out alive. This may refer to Celtic ritual involving ritual bathing or drowning.
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Elatha
A culture-god. King of the Fomoire. Father of Bres. He landed from a silver boat and had an affair with Eri, wife of Cethor, fathering Bres and leaving with Eri a ring by which he would recognise his future son. He was said to be the only beautiful member of the Fomoire. In some accounts, he was the same as Eladu. |