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Freitag explores possible Celtic pagan origins, but finds little to suggest a link; "in particular the notion of the divine hag being a portrayal of the Ur-Sheela has to be firmly dismissed as wayward conjecture" (Sheela na gigs: Unravelling an Enigma, page 41). Although scholars have used evidence to reject the theory, it is popularly held.
This symbol can be seen on the Cave's metal door, on the Emerald Tablet, in The Stranger's papers, and in the Sic Mundus photo. [10] The Triquetra is shown on Thor's hammer, Mjölnir, in the 2011 film Thor. After Odin utters to Mjölnir the words "Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor", the Triquetra ...
Sovereignty goddess is a scholarly term, almost exclusively used in Celtic studies (although parallels for the idea have been claimed in other traditions, usually under the label hieros gamos). [1] The term denotes a goddess who, personifying a territory, confers sovereignty upon a king by marrying or having sex with him.
After Celtic lands became Christianised, there were attempts by Christian writers to euhemerize or even demonize most of the pre-Christian deities, while a few others became Saints in the church. The Tuatha Dé Danann of Irish mythology , who were commonly interpreted as divinities or deified ancestors, were downgraded in Christian writings to ...
Gaillimh iníon Breasail - mythical woman from whom the river and city of Galway derive their name; Gann and Genann - joint High Kings of Ireland; Rinnal - High King of Ireland and the first king to use spearheads; Rudraige mac Dela - second High King of Ireland; Sengann mac Dela - High King of Ireland; Sláine mac Dela - first High King of Ireland
In British Celtic law, women had in many respects (for instance marriage law) a better position than Greek and Roman women. [26] According to Irish and Welsh law, attested from the Early Middle Ages , a woman was always under the authority of a man, first her father, then her husband, and, if she was widowed, her son.
Although known only from Roman contexts, the name Epona ('Great Mare') is from the Gaulish language; it is derived from the inferred Proto-Celtic *ekĘ·os 'horse', [5] which gives rise to modern Welsh ebol 'foal', together with the augmentative suffix-on frequently, although not exclusively, found in theonyms (for example Sirona, Matrona) and the usual Gaulish feminine singular -a. [6]
Artio is a playable character in the video game Smite. [6] She comes from the Celtic pantheon and is a melee, magical guardian. She can freely transform between her human representation (druid stance) and her bear form (bear stance), both of which come with their own sets of abilities.