(The lists below name the more well known Irish Celtic gods and goddesses. There are lessor know ones as well.)
Who are the Celtic Gods and Celtic Goddesses?
Celtic pagan gods and goddesses were thought to have special influential powers over aspects of daily life and the natural world.
The ancient Celts were polytheistic and are thought to have worshiped over 400 Celtic gods and goddesses, although it is difficult to pinpoint an exact figure.
Some of these gods and goddesses of Celtic mythology were revered across the Celtic world, whereas others seemed to have been less well known and worshiped only in certain regions or specific locations.
Table of Contents
1 Who are the Celtic Gods and Celtic Goddesses?
2 Celtic Deities vs Roman Deities
3 Who are the main Celtic Gods and Goddesses?
4 Celtic Gods and Goddesses in Irish Mythology
The names of Celtic gods and the names of Celtic goddesses that occur often in Celtic mythology are listed below.
List of Celtic Gods
Lugh – Celtic God of Justice and Mischief
The Dagda – Celtic God of Agriculture, Fertility and Seasons and King of the Gods
Aengus – Celtic God of Love, Youth, Summer and poetry
Manannan – Celtic God of the Sea
Cú Chullain – Demigod and Warrior Hero
Belenus – Celtic God of Fire
Donn – Celtic God of Death
Neit – Celtic God of War
List of Celtic Goddesses
Danu – Celtic Mother Goddess
The Morrigan – Celtic Goddess of War
Áine – Celtic Goddess of Love, Wealth and Sovereignty
Brigid – Celtic Goddess of Healing, Poetry and Blacksmithing
Flidas – Celtic Goddess of Cattle and Fertility
Bébinn – Celtic Goddess of Birth
Airmed – Celtic Goddess of Herbalism
Celtic Gods and Goddesses in Irish Mythology