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Oghma (Intermediate God) Oghma, whose epithet, Grianainech, means “of the sun-like countenance,” is the god of eloquence and language. His speeches and words carry great weight with his listeners, and he is often depicted as having gold chains between his tongue and the ears of his listeners. Celts have great respect for the powers of […]

Math Mathonwy (Intermediate God) Math Malhonwy is the Celtic god of sorcery. He carries a mighly magical staff and wears a torcgiven to him by the other gods.As master of his household, Math insists that his feet rest in the lap of a maiden whenever possible. He does not tolerate mistreatment of his maiden foot

Manannan mc lir (Intermediate God) The Celtic god of the sea is a knowledgeable custodian of the oceans. Manannan mac lir rides over the waves on his chariot, pulled by various creatures of the sea, admiring its beauty and governing itsbountiful operation. To Manannan mac lir, the oceans are a vast plain, the various fishes

Lugh (Intermediate God) Lugh can best be described as the god of excellence, reputed to be not only the inventor and patron of the arts, but also an expert in such diverse fields as sorcery, history, craftsmanship of all sorts, story telling, and heroism. Lugh, whose name means ‘The Shining One,” is the most widely

Xochiquetzal (Intermediate God) Xochiquetzal is the goddess of flowers, dance, and proper love. Along with her twin brother, Xochipilli, she is responsible for much of what men and women find joyful in life. However, as the goddess oflove, she is somewhat less fickle than her twin – though that is not to say that she

Xochipilli (Intermediate God) Xochipilli the “Prince of Flowers,” is the god of beauty, happiness, music, and gambling. Along with his twin sister, Xochiquetzal, he is responsible for much of what men find joyful in life. He is a benevolent but fickle god who seldom blesses a man with his gifts for long. In his true

Tlazolteotl (Intermediate God) Tlazolteotl is the goddess of guilty loves, pleasure, and vice. She is an eater of filth and a sinister seductress who tempts virtuous men to their ruin. In her true form, she appears as a scantily-clad woman of great beauty, though she is a gifted illusionist who can appear in many guises.

Tezcatlipoca (Intermediate God) Tezcatlipoca’s name, which means “Smoking Mirror,” seems particularly appropriate. He was worshiped by the Toltecs, the Aztec’s predescessors, as a sun/warrior god who fought a daily battle against the night. He was also credited with ripening crops, but was also feared because of his ability to bring on droughts. Tezcatlipoca was the