Dagda

Discussion in 'Celtic Mythology' started by jerri, Sep 3, 2011.

  1. jerri Member

    I like this guy. He had a magic club that killed with one end and brought back to life with the other. His cauldron had neverending food and he had a roasting pig that never ran out. He was the god of life, death, banquets, war and magic. If you think about it he sounds pretty familiar.
    jerri, Sep 3, 2011
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  2. LegendofJoe Active Member

    Yeah I like the Dagda.
    His name means the Good God.
    LegendofJoe, Sep 5, 2011
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  3. Rhonda Tharp Active Member

    I had always heard him associated with metallurgy/blacksmithing too. The Goddess Brigit is his daughter - she's my favorite. Goddess of Light, Healing, and Wisdom.
    Rhonda Tharp, Sep 5, 2011
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  4. LegendofJoe Active Member

    I believe you are thinking of Goibniu, the blacksmith to the gods.
    Brigid is associated with him because she too is a deity of fire. She uses fire
    to warm the earth, thus starting springtime. This happens on Feb. 1. (Imbolc).
    It is believed that in medieval times, there was a Christian order in Kildare of women only clerics
    dedicated to Brigid. They kept a sacred fire perpetually burning.
    St Brigid is second only to St. Patrick in importance in Ireland.
    LegendofJoe, Sep 7, 2011
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