Celtic Pantheon

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  1. 2. frequently depicted as a formidable and battle-ready figure, sometimes appearing as a crow or raven on the battlefield, either encouraging warriors or predicting the outcome of conflicts. She possesses the power to shape-shift, taking the form of different animals or a human woman to interact with both mortals and other deities
  2. 4. A goddess linked to spring and the dawn, she is especially recognized in Anglo-Saxon and Old High German traditions and is thought to be the origin of the Christian holiday of Easter.
  3. 5. Renowned for both her beauty and brutality, her symbols include crows and acorns.
  4. 8. Associated with wisdom, poetry, and healing.
  5. 10. One of the most fascinating and powerful figures in the Celtic pantheon, he is the god of thunder, lightning, and storms, often portrayed with a wheel.
  6. 11. Known as a skilled craftsman and a wise king, it's not entirely clear which domains he ruled. While some sources identify him as a sun god, most texts associate him with art and craftsmanship, weaponry, law, and truth.
Down
  1. 1. governed the seasons, fertility, agriculture, time, and even life and death. Known as a god of strength, he was connected to weather and growth. As both a druid and a leader, he wielded power over nearly all aspects of human and divine affairs
  2. 3. His name, derived from Old Irish or Gaelic, means "fighting" or "passion," and, aptly, he met his end in the legendary second Battle of Moytura.
  3. 6. Adorned with stag antlers and a torque, this seemingly unassuming forest god likely wielded power over life and death.
  4. 7. The name literally translates to "old woman" and refers to a divine hag in Celtic mythology, linked to Scotland, Ireland, and the Isle of Man. She is seen as the goddess of winds, wilderness, and winter.
  5. 9. She is celebrated as the mother of the Tuatha Dé Danann, a group of supernatural beings in Irish mythology, frequently depicted as a strong and nurturing figure.