celtic paganism?

Question

i was a pagan before i was muslim but i found it hard too find out about the gods which i whoreshiped and it was too peacefull but could some one tell me about the celtic gods and godess

i am just wondering and iknow there is no god except allah and i have an iterest in religions as they refelct culture

Answer 1

Have you ever heard of a Freudian Slip? well you have one!
Recheck what you just wrote

Answer 2

I can tell you few basics, and if you want more, you can email me! :D

Ok! Here goes! :D

Danu (Ana, Anann, Dana or Danann): is the Irish Mother Goddess

Cernenus (Cernowain or Cernenus): Is the God of Nature or Great Father for all regions that follow the Celtic Gods

Brigit (Brid, Brig, Brigid, or Brighid): The Triple Goddess, or the Three Mothers

Cerridwen (Caridwen, Ceridwen): Is the Moon Goddess

Epona: Horse Goddess

They each have different things they rule over, and there are many more! Email me if you want to know more!!! :D

~*~StardustFaerie24~*~

Answer 3

If you are interested in looking into this from a cultural standpoint, I'd suggest the book, "The Gods of the Celts" by Miranda Green. Dr. Green is a prominent author in the field of Celtic studies and her writing is heavily influenced by archaeology of the areas that the ancient Celts once ruled. She isn't a neo-pagan (that I know of), and the book looks at the gods of the ancient Celts from a historical view. I've liked many of her books and most libraries carry her works in their European history section. For an example of Dr. Green's writing style:
http://www.kernunnos.com/deities/cernunnos/texts.html
Another respected author you may be interested in is Barry Cunliffe--most every library carries his books. His books are great for learning about the ancient Celts.

You can look into Celtic mythology, but remember that just because there is a story about someone, that doesn't mean that they were worshiped as a deity. They may have simply been a character in a story. My favorite books for Irish mythology are "Ancient Irish Tales" translated by Tom Peete Cross and Clark Harris Slover, and "Early Irish Myths and Sagas" translated by Jeffrey Gantz. For Welsh mythology, my favorite is "The Mabinogi and Other Medieval Welsh Tales" translated by Patrick K. Ford. I think you'll enjoy reading the myths. Many were at least partially Christianized when they were written down.

This is an excellent on-line site to learn about Celtic mythology and poetry:
http://www.maryjones.us/
The owner of this site is a librarian and Celticist. Everything on her site is well-referenced and reliable.

If you are interested in the gods of the Continental Celts, this page may interest you:
http://www.geocities.com/nemetoneponas/deities.html

This is the best site that I know about the Gaulish horse Goddess Epona--it is very well-researched:
http://epona.net/

Please be careful when looking on the internet for accurate info. Many sites provide more fiction than fact. Look for references and read critically. If you want more info, e-mail me. I may be able to help or at least point you in the right direction.

Answer 4

http://www.pantheon.org/areas/mythology/europe/celtic/

have you looked here?
# Abandinus
# Abarta
# Abellio
# Abhean
# Abnoba
# Achall
# Achtan
# Achtland
# Adsullata
# Aengus
# Aericura
# Aes Sidhe
# Aeval
# Agrona
# Ai
# Aibell
# Aillen
# Aimend
# Ain
# Aine
# Airitech
# Airmed
# Alaunus
# Albiorix
# Alisanos
# Amaethon
# Ambisagrus
# Anann
# Ancamna
# Andarta
# Andraste
# Anextiomarus
# Anne, St.
# Annwn
# Anu
# Arawn
# Arduinna
# Ares Lusitani
# Arianrhod

small taste of what they have...just in a alone

Answer 5

In anceint Celtic culture there were as many 'gods/spirits' as there were places, almost. If your curiousity is for true pre-christian era paganism, then study what we know of the druidic religion.
Here is a big one for you, the druids had a saying..."All gods are ONE", meaning that all the gods are but a reflection of the One who is with and part of each of us and the entire universe has a whole. Whether you name that One Allah, or Jehovah or Father God, or Zeus or The One or, or, or doesn't matter. All our names for Diety are just that, names...there is one Source of Truth and Love behind all of the world's religions and spiritual practices, and, sometimes, if we are lucky, we learn that before we die and can act accordingly.
There were some gods in the celtic pantheon that were revered by the entire celtic tribe, as well as many more local ones...
Dana/Danu - the great mother
Brigit - her 1st daughter, the patroness of inspiration, lore and healing
Cernunous - Lord of the forest and all the wild creatures
Dagda - the great Father God, consort of Danu
Epona (strictly she was a british goddess) goddess of horses
Leu - god of the sun and summer
Google "celtic mythology" for more detailed information. There is nothing wrong with learning about a culture, as long as you don't use it for wrong purposes.

Answer 6

... why do you want to know, converting back? Or wanting to redicule pagans? Is this intellectual curiosity, or bad intentions? If the former - any web search will find you loads of info; some will even be accurate. If the later - please, reconsider if this actually makes you a better person or just :) a jerk.

Answer 7

Thy house doth fall in disrespect.
Thy words do spew of offal.
Thy body fills with thy Rot.
Thou art a Troll.
Thou art a bigot.
Thou art an apostate of thine own religion.
Thy God doth abhor thee.

Your own words speak more truth in errors than you are consciously able to do.

Answer 8

I am Muslim, and you dont need to be learning about "celtic gods". There is no God, except Allah. If there were other gods with Allah, surely they would seek to submit in worship of Allah.

I dont know why you are wanting to learn about these false gods--but the Muslims are here to help you. Its tough being Muslim, Allah tests us--but He will reward you for your faith. There is no God but Allah---the Merciful, The Creator.

Do not turn back from your faith after Allah has shown you the Clear Signs.

Answer 9

I have only heard of James Ernes the Hunter.
A good hunter. I named a cat after him.

Answer 10

There are many sites that have Celtic lore and such. We develop our relationship with Deity, we do not follow blindly.