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.
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Gallic Deities:
- • Abellio
- • Abnoba
- • Aericura
- • Alisanos
- • Ancamma
- • Andarta
- • Arduinna
- • Artaius and Artio
- • Aveta
- • Belenus
- • Borvo
- • Brigindo
- • Camulos
- • Cathubodua
- • Cernunnos
- • Epona
- • Esus
- • genius cucullatus
- • Grannus
- • Lenus
- • Lugus
- • Matres
- • Nantosuelta
- • Nehalennia
- • Nemausius
- • Ogmios
- • Rigisamus
- • Ritona
- • Rosmerta
- • Rudiobus
- • Sequana
- • Sirona
- • Smetrios
- • Sucellus
- • Taranis
- • Tarvus Trigaranus
- • Teutates
- • Vosegus
Cariociecus
Cariociecus was a Romano-Celtic god of war who was equated with the Roman god Mars , whose name was assimilated as Mars Cariociecus. Cariociecus was popular in the region of Lusitania (Portugal).
January 11th, 2006
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Jimmy Joe
Mars
Mars: The Powerful God of War Mars, god of war, was the famed son of Jupiter and Juno, and his Greek equivalent was Ares . He was known for his courage and victory in battle. This article will tell you all you need to know about Mars, his origins,...
April 2nd, 2002
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Timeless Myths
Mars
The Roman god of war. Next to Jupiter , Mars was the second most powerful god, and formed part of the triad of Roman gods with Jupiter and Quirinus . Originally, Mars was the god of agriculture. The Romans and other Italian people believed that Ma...
September 10th, 2000
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Jimmy Joe
Belatucadnos
Belatucadnos was the British god of war. Belatucadnos was probably equated with Cernunnos , because he was similarly depicted with stag-like antlers or horns. The Romans identified Belatucadnos with the Roman god of war, Mars .
May 13th, 2000
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Jimmy Joe
Rudiobus
Rudiobus was the Gallic god of horses. An inscription was found at Neuvy-en-Sullias which included a depiction of a stallion.
November 3rd, 1999
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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 hide, carrying a club and bow. Ogmios also appeared as an old man who was followed by a crowd with t...
November 3rd, 1999
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Jimmy Joe
Gallic Deities
The following deities found here are ancient Romano-Celtic gods and goddesses found in Gaul (France, Belgium, the Alps and northern Italy) and other parts of Continental Europe (Spain, Switzerland, Austria, etc). Written sources for these deities ...
November 3rd, 1999
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Jimmy Joe
Teutates
Teutates, whose name means "God of the People", was mentioned by the Roman poet Lucan, who identified him with the Roman gods – Mars (Ares) or Mercury (Hermes). Teutates was seen as the god of war, wealth and fertility. Lucan mentioned Teutates al...
November 3rd, 1999
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Jimmy Joe
Camulos
Camulos (Camulus) was a Romano-Celtic god of war. The Romans associated Camulos with Mars (Ares), the Roman god of war. Although a British city named Camulodunum (Colchester, in Essex) was named after Camulos, Camulos was the tribal god of the Rem...
November 3rd, 1999
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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 Lucan mentioned (in the Pharsalia , Book I) Esus along with two other gods – Taranis and Teutates . Blo...
November 3rd, 1999
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Jimmy Joe