The Religion of the Ancient Celts (1911) Chapter 9: Gods and Men

by J. A. MacCulloch

In this chapter, he examines the Gods of the Celts and their relationships to man. How kings adopted divine names and characteristics.

Names Used in this Section

Bran

Fionn

Fians

Tuatha Dé Danann

Manannan

Goibniu

Boduogenos

Camulognata

Morgen, from Morigenos

Boii

Nuada Airgetlam

Irél Fáith

Nudd (Nodons)

Brennus (Bran)

King Conchobar

día talmaide

Drunemeton

Deiotarus

Pessinus

Boudicca

semnotheoi

succedaneum

Bile

Namnite

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