In this category I have placed information on various goddesses and gods of different Celtic systems of belief. I hope to eventually have a fairly extensive list here, so if you have a favorite or patron deity you would like to see included here please contact me and let me know.

The Tuatha De Dannann are widely accepted as the Gods of the Irish people. All Celts had their own names for gods/goddesses, but today the most widely known and accepted names for those gods come from the Tuatha De Dannann pantheon. Keep in mind that each tribe had its own names for deities which were most likely different from the next tribe's. However, most of the deities called upon by the Celts had similar aspects or functions, regardless of the name used to call them. For example, among one tribe the god of knowledge and wisdom was called Ogham, while another tribe might call him Ogmios, and a third tribe called upon him as Ogma. Between tribes, a specific deity might even change gender. For example, there are early references to a god of darkness called Lachnos or Lachnois. However, a later legend from another tribe calls Lachnos a goddess of darkness. Certain aspects of this deity changed with the gender switch (the god was seen as harsh and bad, while the goddess was seen more as a comforter), but the essential function, that of a deity of darkness, remained the same.

Therefore, being aware that different tribes called deities by different names, it is all right to use whatever name you personally know for a god, even if it does not appear on the list below. Among the Tuath De Dannann Irish pantheon, there are still in use some names for deities that are different than what we list below. This does not mean that either name is invalid, rather that both names are valid, for though the Tuath is an Irish pantheon, remember that the Irish people began as many separate tribes (and some would argue still are today *smile*).

Aengus mac Og

Aengus is the healer of souls. He is in charge of healing both the spirit and the mind.

Aine na gClaire

Aine governs the life spark of all creatures. It is said that rituals honoring her would help plants grow larger and faster, and help livestock become stronger and protected from disease.

Brighid

Brighid is the goddess of poetry, inspiration, and Fire. She is the patron deity of Bards.

Crom

God of storms, lightning, and thunder. He is sometimes a patron deity of warriors.

the Dagda

The Dagda is seen as the Father of the Gods (of the Tuath de Dannann). He is very powerful and versatile, and warriors, bards, and druids all call upon the Dagda.

Dannu

She is the Mother of the Tuath de Dannann, and is often seen as the mother of all the gods. She is the patron deity of mothers, birth, and creation.

Dianacht

Dianacht is the god of herbalism and healing. He is one of the patron deities of Druids.

Goibhnu

He is the god of smiths and forging, and has much influence over Fire. He is also seen as a god of creation. Both blacksmiths and warriors call upon Goibhnu for his strength.

Grian

Grian is the goddess of the Sun. From her the vitality of all life extends.

Lebraid

Lebraid is a god of the underworld, the afterlife, and the dead. He is in charge of sending souls to their rebirth in the cycle of life.

Lugh

Lugh is called the "many gifted" god. His abilities range from war to magic to craftmanship. Lugh is a powerful deity and worshipped by many regardless of caste or gender.

Manannan

Manannan mac Lir is the god of the sea (son of Lir, a former god of the sea). He is the patron deity of sailors and those who voyage across water.

the Morrigan

The Morrigan is a goddess of war and destruction. She is probably the main patron of warriors. She is also a deity of lust, hatred, and envy. She is one of many Celtic Gods and goddesses who has a triple aspect.

Nuada

Nuada was king of the Tuath until he lost his hand in battle, which was replaced with a silver hand by Dianacht. Nuada is a god of warriors, bravery, and honorable combat.

Oghma

Oghma is the god of wisdom and knowledge, and also had great strength. The Ogham alphabet was named after him. Oghma is another patron deity of Druids.

Scathach

Scathach is the gatherer of souls. She escorts souls into the afterlife where they are then tended by Lebraid.