Irish gods
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The Dagda, the “Good God” of Irish myth, is a complex figure of immense power, wisdom, and surprising humanity. Chief of the Tuatha Dé Danann, he wields life-and-death magic through his club, an inexhaustible cauldron, and a harp that commands the seasons. More than a simple brute, he is a druid-king, a cunning lover, and…
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Boann, the Irish goddess of the River Boyne, embodies creation through both love and transgression. Her myths explain the winter solstice at Newgrange and the river’s origin. A symbol of sovereignty, wisdom, and sacrifice, she represents the Celtic fusion of landscape and divinity, remaining a potent figure in modern spirituality.