Celtic Goddesses
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Summary :
The Celts are known as fearsome warriors, but they are also known for their religion and mythology. As polytheists, the Celts worshipped several goddesses, including goddesses of war, protection, fertility, and abundance. In this article, you will discover the main goddesses of Celtic religion.
The Mother Goddesses
The Mother Goddesses represent universal motherhood; they are associated with different peoples as being the mother of all, and they are also associated with the earth.
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- Dana, is certainly the Celtic Goddess who had the most influence on the ancient Celtic peoples. Indeed, she was worshipped throughout Celtic Europe, especially in Gaul, where she was considered the mother of all Gauls.
- Litavis is a Gallic Mother Goddess found primarily in Brittany.
The Goddesses of War
Some Goddesses of War are associated with fearsome warriors who instilled fear in enemies, while others are linked to guides for passing into the otherworld during funeral rites for warriors who died in battle.
- Andarta is a goddess of war discovered on sculptures dating from the Roman era. She was represented by a bear and was a powerful goddess who influenced the outcome of battles.
- Morrigan associated with war, she is a formidable warrior, queen of ghosts and demons, ruling over the world of the dead. She is also known as the raven of death in Ireland.
- Badb, an Irish warrior goddess capable of changing her appearance to deceive the enemy.
The Celtic Goddesses of Protection
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The Celts have always had symbols and deities related to protection, and protective Goddesses have always played a very important role in Celtic mythology.
- Clivana, a Goddess protecting spirits during their passage to the otherworld.
- Bensenclae, a Goddess protecting homes and families when warriors went to battle.
- Epona, a Goddess known for her fertility powers and for protecting horses.
The Celtic Goddesses
In Celtic culture, family held a very important place, which is why fertility was a major part of Celtic life. Therefore, there are goddesses of fertility in Celtic religion who played a crucial role in the daily lives of Celtic peoples.
- Rosmerta is a Celtic Goddess of abundance but especially of fertility; she represents the fertile earth.
- Nantosuelte, a Celtic fertility Goddess worshipped by Germanic and Northeastern Gallic Celtic peoples.
The Goddesses of Lakes and Rivers
Water represented a source of life for the Celts. Numerous stories, myths, and legends are found about marshes, lakes, and rivers, and within all of these, Goddesses watching over the waters and nature. The most famous among them are:
- Carpundia is a Gallic goddess found along rivers. She is associated with the purification of water.
- Icaunis is a Goddess of a river in southeastern France; a representation of her dating from Roman times has been found.
- Icauvellona is a Celtic Goddess worshipped by the Celtic peoples of Belgium; she is associated with the rivers in the north of the country.
- Damona is the Celtic Goddess of thermal baths and hot springs; she is mainly worshipped in Gaul and is also associated with healing and fertility. She was a Goddess with great influence in Gaul.
- Adsulata is a Goddess of rivers, where she has a sacred place in Austria.
The Celtic Goddesses of Healing
In the time of the ancient Celts, when medicine was ineffective for certain ailments, they relied on the support of healing Goddesses to alleviate their suffering and restore their health.
- Belisama is a Celtic healing Goddess; her healing power is primarily found in hot springs.
- Imona is a Goddess of healing worshipped primarily in Gaul. She is also associated with reincarnation.
- Meduna, Celtic Goddess of healing worshipped in Ireland for her powers to perform miracles on the injured and sick.
Other Celtic Goddesses
Goddesses are not only associated with war, water, healing, and fertility. There are over a hundred Goddesses among Celtic deities, including: To deepen your knowledge, also discover our guide on Morrigan.
- Andraste, a Goddess acclaimed during victories following battles.
- Aide, a Goddess worshipped for magical rituals.
- Debranua, Goddess of storms, winds, and air.
- Candida, Goddess worshipped for good fortune.
Celtic Goddesses today
Nowadays, Celtic Goddesses are far from forgotten; certainly, during the rise of Christianity in Europe, pagan religions almost disappeared, but today, with pagan movements increasingly present in the West, the popularity of Goddesses is increasing every year. In the United States alone, over 200,000 citizens identify with pagan religions and their deities.