Celtic Mythology

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  1. 4. A major Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter, celebrated from October 31st to November 1st. Samhain is believed to be a time when the veil between the living and the dead is thin, allowing spirits to pass between worlds.
  2. 6. A goddess of fertility, healing, and craftsmanship in Irish mythology. Brigid is also associated with poetry and the hearth. Her festival, Imbolc, marks the midpoint between winter and spring.
  3. 7. A female spirit or fairy in Irish mythology, often considered a harbinger of death. The banshee is said to wail or cry loudly, signaling the imminent death of a family member.
  4. 10. A shape-shifting creature in Irish folklore, often portrayed as mischievous or malevolent. The puca can take the form of various animals, including horses, goats, and rabbits, and is known for causing trouble or leading people astray.
  5. 11. A race of monstrous, often malevolent beings in Irish mythology. They are frequently depicted as giants or sea creatures and are considered adversaries of the Tuatha Dé Danann in various myths.
  6. 12. A god of many skills, including the arts, crafts, and warfare, in Irish and Celtic mythology. Lugh is a central figure in the mythological cycle of the Tuatha Dé Danann and is often depicted as a warrior-king with great wisdom.
  7. 13. The horned god of fertility, animals, and nature in Celtic mythology. Often depicted with antlers or horns, Cernunnos is associated with wild creatures, abundance, and the cycles of life.
  8. 15. A god of love, youth, and poetic inspiration in Irish mythology. Aengus is often portrayed as a beautiful young man who has the power to enchant others with his music or charm. He is one of the Tuatha Dé Danann.
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  1. 1. A race of supernatural beings in Irish mythology, believed to be the children of the goddess Danu. The Tuatha Dé Danann are associated with magic, wisdom, and the arts. They are often seen as the divine ancestors of the Irish people.
  2. 2. A member of the ancient Celtic priestly class, responsible for religious ceremonies, law, and education. Druids were believed to have special knowledge of nature, magic, and the spiritual world.
  3. 3. Supernatural beings or spirits in Celtic folklore, often associated with nature, mischief, and enchantment. They are commonly depicted as small, ethereal creatures with magical powers.
  4. 5. A figure in Welsh mythology, sometimes called the "son of the mother," who is associated with harvest and the balance of the seasons. His story is often linked to the themes of rebirth and the changing of the seasons.
  5. 8. The legendary sword of King Arthur, often associated with magical powers and invincibility. While Excalibur is more of a Welsh legend, it is heavily tied to the broader Celtic mythos, particularly in Arthurian tales.
  6. 9. A goddess of war, fate, and sovereignty in Irish mythology. Often depicted as a crow or raven, the Morrígan is associated with death on the battlefield and is known for her shapeshifting abilities and foretelling of doom.
  7. 14. A race of fairy folk in Irish and Scottish mythology. The Sidhe are considered to live in a parallel world, often underground or in mounds (known as "sidhe mounds"). They are sometimes depicted as beautiful, but dangerous beings.