God Dagda – A Powerful Leader Of The Tuatha De Danann In Celtic Mythology

Thalia Lightbringer - AncientPages.com - The Dagda was an ancient god of the earth, originally an agricultural god. When Christianity became dominant in Ireland, the Dagda became a comical figure, a brute giant with a huge gut. This was poor treatment of this respected god of many talents, called the "Good God" or "Shining" in old Celtic myths.

There are many stories about the Dagda that show he was originally one of the best of the gods and should be remembered as such.

Who Was The Dagda?

The Dagda had several titles, but apparently his original name was a mouthful. In the Cath Maige Tuired, he reveals that his true name is Fer Benn ("horned man"), like the horned god of the forest, Cernunnos. But Dagda continues, relating that his complete name is Fer Benn Bruach Brogaill Broumide Cerbad Caic Rolaig…and it goes on!

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