The Dagda ~ the great God of Irish mythology
The Dagda’s name translates to “The Good God,” described as the leader of the Celtic pantheon. Physically he is depicted as a large bearded man carrying a club around. In many ways, The Dagda has assumed the role of the Norse Odin in Celtic mythology as the most powerful god in the Celtic mythos. Like the Greek Zeus, The Dagda fathers most of the well-known Irish Celt gods, and rules from his divine throne. He is primarily associated with the the club and cauldron as symbols of wisdom, strength, and abundance. Much like the other gods of Celtic mythology, The Dagda is said to belong to a race of supernatural beings called the Tuatha dé Danann.
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The Dagda ~ the great God of Irish mythology
The Dagda’s name translates to “The Good God,” described as the leader of the Celtic pantheon. Physically he is depicted as a large bearded man carrying a club around. In many ways, The Dagda has assumed the role of the Norse Odin in Celtic mythology as the most powerful god in the Celtic mythos. Like the Greek Zeus, The Dagda fathers most of the well-known Irish Celt gods, and rules from his divine throne. He is primarily associated with the the club and cauldron as symbols of wisdom, strength, and abundance. Much like the other gods of Celtic mythology, The Dagda is said to belong to a race of supernatural beings called the Tuatha dé Danann.
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