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Coventina was the powerful Celtic goddess of the waters. She protects… Celtic Goddess, Celtic Mythology, Goddess Art, Goddess Of Nature, Celtic Deities, Divine Goddess, Beautiful Goddess, Triple Goddess, Fantasy Women

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Coventina was the powerful Celtic goddess of the waters. She protects…

Dullahan - The Headless Horseman of Celtic Folklore The Dullahan is a headless… Sleepy Hollow, Mythological Creatures, Mythical Creatures, Fantasy Creatures, Aliens, Headless Horseman, Legends And Myths, Famous Monsters

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Dullahan - The Headless Horseman of Celtic Folklore The Dullahan is a headless…

Epona (Celtic) - Protector of horses, donkeys, and mules. She was also an ancient fertility Goddess. Epona's Goddess name comes from the Gaulish word epos meaning "great mare." Celtic Woman, Celtic Pride, Celtic Art, Goddess Names, Fairy Tale, Celtic Culture

Epona (Celtic) - Protector of horses, donkeys, and mules. She was also an ancient fertility Goddess. Epona's Goddess name comes from the Gaulish word epos meaning "great mare."

Pictish woman warriors. The Picts were a group of early Mediaeval Celtic people, who would adorn themselves from head to toe in tattoos of ancient Pictish symbols. Women In History, Ancient History, Pictish Warrior, Potnia Theron, Expo, Medieval, Female Warriors

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Pictish woman warriors. The Picts were a group of early Mediaeval Celtic people, who would adorn themselves from head to toe in tattoos of ancient Pictish symbols.

Dian Cécht.The gifted god of healing and medicine; the leading healer of the Tuatha Dé Danann; sometimes a god of fertility. He had two children, Miach and Airmid, who were also gifted healers. Pagan Gods, The Hierophant, The Boogeyman, Sacred Feminine, Tarot Art, Major Arcana, Anglo Saxon

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Dian Cécht.The gifted god of healing and medicine; the leading healer of the Tuatha Dé Danann; sometimes a god of fertility. He had two children, Miach and Airmid, who were also gifted healers.

In Irish mythology, a form of hungry spirit known as the Fear Gorta resembling an emaciated human is said to walk the earth at times of famine, seeking alms from passers-by. The generous is rewarded while the selfish is punished severely. Another myth pertains that the Fear Gorta was the harbinger of famine during the 1840s Great Famine of Ireland and they originally arise from a patch of "fear gortach" or hungry grass. World Mythology, Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, Sidhe

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In Irish mythology, a form of hungry spirit known as the Fear Gorta resembling an emaciated human is said to walk the earth at times of famine, seeking alms from passers-by. The generous is rewarded while the selfish is punished severely. Another myth pertains that the Fear Gorta was the harbinger of famine during the 1840s Great Famine of Ireland and they originally arise from a patch of "fear gortach" or hungry grass.

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A Triple faced Celtic deity, representing Lug/Lugus. Relief from the Reims region in France. Lugh also appears to have been an important god in pre-Christian Ireland. Irish Celtic, Old Irish Names, Celtic Christianity, Art Romain, Alexandre Le Grand

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A Triple faced Celtic deity, representing Lug/Lugus. Relief from the Reims region in France. Lugh also appears to have been an important god in pre-Christian Ireland.

MACHA ~ Goddess of Sovereignty. She is a Triple Goddess Morrigan associated with the goddess of war and peace. Macha was also a leader of wisdom, physical strength, sexuality, fertility, and mastery over men. Freya Goddess, Earth Goddess, Athena Goddess, Mother Goddess

MACHA ~ Goddess of Sovereignty. She is a Triple Goddess Morrigan associated with the goddess of war and peace. Macha was also a leader of wisdom, physical strength, sexuality, fertility, and mastery over men.

Flidais (pronounced flee-ish) is a complex Celtic Goddess with many differing stories and aspects. She represents both our domestic and our wild natures. She first appears in the ancient mythological cycles as an Earth Mother. She was the mother of the Irish cultivator heroes, Arden, and Bé Téite and the “she-farmers” Bé Chuille and Dinand. From her they gained the power to cultivate and work the earth for the community. Artemis Goddess, Nature Goddess, Goddess Tattoo, Illustration Fantasy, Symbole Viking

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Flidais (pronounced flee-ish) is a complex Celtic Goddess with many differing stories and aspects. She represents both our domestic and our wild natures. She first appears in the ancient mythological cycles as an Earth Mother. She was the mother of the Irish cultivator heroes, Arden, and Bé Téite and the “she-farmers” Bé Chuille and Dinand. From her they gained the power to cultivate and work the earth for the community.

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The Celtic people considered White Deer to be messengers from the otherworld. They believed that the white stag would appear when one was transgressing a taboo, such as when Pwyll tresspassed into Arawn's hunting grounds. Arthurian legend states that the creature has a perennial ability to evade capture; and that the pursuit of the animal represents mankind's spiritual quest. It also signalled that the time was nigh for the knights of the kingdom to pursue a quest. Deer Art, Surrealism Painting, Les Themes, Arte Obscura, Italian Artist, Gods And Goddesses

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The Celtic people considered White Deer to be messengers from the otherworld. They believed that the white stag would appear when one was transgressing a taboo, such as when Pwyll tresspassed into Arawn's hunting grounds. Arthurian legend states that the creature has a perennial ability to evade capture; and that the pursuit of the animal represents mankind's spiritual quest. It also signalled that the time was nigh for the knights of the kingdom to pursue a quest.

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A fierce warrior herself, Morrigan is goddess of death in battle, slaughter, and strife. She protects the innocent, and brings justice to those who have done wrong. She can take on several forms, including that of a bat, that of a crow and that of Macha – the embodiment of frenzy. Morrigan is queen beside Arawn, and she oversees the Phantom Hunt. Oh My Goddess, Religion Wicca

A fierce warrior herself, Morrigan is goddess of death in battle, slaughter, and strife. She protects the innocent, and brings justice to those who have done wrong. She can take on several forms, including that of a bat, that of a crow and that of Macha – the embodiment of frenzy. Morrigan is queen beside Arawn, and she oversees the Phantom Hunt.

Étaín —a figure of Irish mythology, best known as the heroine of Tochmarc Étaíne (English: The Wooing Of Étaín), one of the oldest and richest stories of the Mythological Cycle. She is sometimes known by the epithet Echraide, (“horse rider”), suggesting links with horse deities and figures such as the Welsh Rhiannon and the Gaulish Epona. Fantasy World, Fantasy Art, Marah Woolf, Arte Equina, Creation Art

Étaín —a figure of Irish mythology, best known as the heroine of Tochmarc Étaíne (English: The Wooing Of Étaín), one of the oldest and richest stories of the Mythological Cycle. She is sometimes known by the epithet Echraide, (“horse rider”), suggesting links with horse deities and figures such as the Welsh Rhiannon and the Gaulish Epona.

Belisama _ Celtic. The Goddess of fire as the young sun, the sun maid. Her name means “bright and shining one”. Fantasy Kunst, Goddess Of The Hearth, Fotografia Macro, Fire Art, Boris Vallejo, Luis Royo, Beltane, Art Digital

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Belisama _ Celtic. The Goddess of fire as the young sun, the sun maid. Her name means “bright and shining one”.

THE THREE MÓRRÍGNA were the three great queens of the Túatha Dé Danann. They were called Badb, Macha and Ana. Any of them could bear the title Mórrígu meaning ‘great queen’ but the title was especially applied to Ana. They appear to have each embodied versions of a sense of impelling vehemence held manifest in armies, battles, crows, horses, queens, rainstorms, rivers, seeresses, wailing winds, warrior-women, wolves and other fierce animals. Arte Horror, Horror Art, Funny Horror, Fantasy Images

THE THREE MÓRRÍGNA were the three great queens of the Túatha Dé Danann. They were called Badb, Macha and Ana. Any of them could bear the title Mórrígu meaning ‘great queen’ but the title was especially applied to Ana. They appear to have each embodied versions of a sense of impelling vehemence held manifest in armies, battles, crows, horses, queens, rainstorms, rivers, seeresses, wailing winds, warrior-women, wolves and other fierce animals.

Badb - Celtic War Goddess, also known as Badb Catha (battle Crow). Part of the trio of war goddesses known as the Morrigna along with Macha and Morrigan. Associated with war and death, foreshadowing imminent bloodshed, participating in battles, and harbringer of doom are all characteristics of the Badb Moon Goddess, Hecate Goddess, Godess, Pagan Art, Photo Chat

Badb - Celtic War Goddess, also known as Badb Catha (battle Crow). Part of the trio of war goddesses known as the Morrigna along with Macha and Morrigan. Associated with war and death, foreshadowing imminent bloodshed, participating in battles, and harbringer of doom are all characteristics of the Badb

Oak Mother's Celtic name is Duir. It means door and is derived from the word Druid or Druidess, the Celtic person who has mastered memory, intuition, healing, knowing and magic. Celtic Tree Astrology, Celtic Zodiac, Celtic Legends, The Ancient One, Magical Tree

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Oak Mother's Celtic name is Duir. It means door and is derived from the word Druid or Druidess, the Celtic person who has mastered memory, intuition, healing, knowing and magic.

FRAGARACH the 'Answerer' or 'Retaliator' was the sword of Manannan mac Lir and later, Lugh Lamfada. Forged by the gods, Manannan wielded it as his weapon before passing it on to Lugh, his foster son. It was given to Cúchulainn by Lugh, and later to Conn of the 100 Battles. It was said that no one could tell a lie with Fragarach at their throat. It was also said to place the wind at the user's will and could cut through any shield or wall, and could cause a wound from which no man would recover. Celtic Decor, Celtic Crosses, Celtic Knots, Celtic Sword, Celtic Heritage

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FRAGARACH the 'Answerer' or 'Retaliator' was the sword of Manannan mac Lir and later, Lugh Lamfada. Forged by the gods, Manannan wielded it as his weapon before passing it on to Lugh, his foster son. It was given to Cúchulainn by Lugh, and later to Conn of the 100 Battles. It was said that no one could tell a lie with Fragarach at their throat. It was also said to place the wind at the user's will and could cut through any shield or wall, and could cause a wound from which no man would recover.

The Tuath(a) Dé Danann (usually translated as "people(s)/tribe(s) of the goddess Danu"), also known by the earlier name Tuath Dé ("tribe of the gods"),[1] are a race of supernaturally-gifted people in Irish mythology. They are thought to represent the main deities of pre-Christian Gaelic Ireland. Kunst Online, Samana, Celtic Fantasy Art, Illustrations

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The Tuath(a) Dé Danann (usually translated as "people(s)/tribe(s) of the goddess Danu"), also known by the earlier name Tuath Dé ("tribe of the gods"),[1] are a race of supernaturally-gifted people in Irish mythology. They are thought to represent the main deities of pre-Christian Gaelic Ireland.

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In Celtic mythology, BEL, Belenos (also Belenus) was a deity worshipped in Gaul, Cisalpine Gaul, and Celtic areas of Austria, Britain and Spain. He is particularly associated with Cornwall, West Cornwall being anciently called Belerion, the place of Bel. He was the Celtic sun god. Celtic Druids, European History

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In Celtic mythology, BEL, Belenos (also Belenus) was a deity worshipped in Gaul, Cisalpine Gaul, and Celtic areas of Austria, Britain and Spain. He is particularly associated with Cornwall, West Cornwall being anciently called Belerion, the place of Bel. He was the Celtic sun god.

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CELTIC GODDESS CAILLEACH★ The Crone aspect of the great goddess, an embodiment of the dark mother, the harvest goddess, she rules the dark half of the year {Samhain-Beltane}. She appears in late fall, as the earth is dying and is known as a bringer of storms. Goddess of Winter, vastly ancient ageless lady of dark places. Snow Queen, Ice Queen, Air Elemental, Wind Elemental Female, Elemental Magic, Sylphs

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CELTIC GODDESS CAILLEACH★ The Crone aspect of the great goddess, an embodiment of the dark mother, the harvest goddess, she rules the dark half of the year {Samhain-Beltane}. She appears in late fall, as the earth is dying and is known as a bringer of storms. Goddess of Winter, vastly ancient ageless lady of dark places.