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Ritona

Goddess of rivers and fords. Ritona was a Romano-Celtic goddess associated with the Treveri tribe. Inscriptions are found in this region.

November 3rd, 1999

By Jimmy Joe

Rigisamus

A Celtic god of war. Rigisamus or Rigonmetis was assimilated with the Roman god of war, Mars (Ares). Perhaps it was an epithet to the Gaulish Mars.

November 3rd, 1999

By Jimmy Joe

Ogmios

Ogmios was a Gallic god known for his strength. The Romans identified Ogmios as Hercules (Heracles to the Greeks), wearing a cloak made of lion's h...

November 3rd, 1999

By Jimmy Joe

Nemausius

Nemausius was a Romano-Celtic god of the sacred spring at Nimes, in southern France. Nimes was the capital of one of the Gallic tribes who lived in...

November 3rd, 1999

By Jimmy Joe

Nehalennia

Nehalennia was the Romano-Celtic goddess worshipped around the region of the Netherlands. Nehalennia was the goddess of seafarers, and was the trib...

November 3rd, 1999

By Jimmy Joe

Nantosuelta

Nantosuelta was the Gallic goddess of nature, the valley and streams. She was the consort of Sucellus, the god of fertility or prosperity. The Gaul...

November 3rd, 1999

By Jimmy Joe

Matres

Matres was a triad of mother goddesses, worshipped through much of Continental Europe, especially around the Rhine regions. There were numerous ima...

November 3rd, 1999

By Jimmy Joe

Lugus

Lugus was one of the most popular deities of the Celts. Several cities were named after him, Lugdunum (Lyon) in southern France, Lugdunum Batavorum...

November 3rd, 1999

By Jimmy Joe

Lenus

Lenus was the Celtic god of healing, worshipped by the Celts throughout Continental Europe, but particularly by the Treveri, where inscriptions wer...

November 3rd, 1999

By Jimmy Joe

Grannus

Grannus was the Romano-Celtic god of healing and the spring. Grannus was widely worshipped in Continental Europe. Mineral springs in Brittany, Aix-...

November 3rd, 1999

By Jimmy Joe

genius cucullatus

Genius Cucullatus, which means the "Hooded One," are somewhat mysterious figures. The hooded cloak is called cucullus. Stone and clay statuettes an...

November 3rd, 1999

By Jimmy Joe

Esus

Esus' name means "Lord" or "Master". Esus was the husband of Rosmerta. Esus was identified with the Roman god Mercury (Hermes). The Roman poet Luca...

November 3rd, 1999

By Jimmy Joe