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    Ernmas Danu (Ana) Morrígan Eriu, Banha and Fodla Brigit Boann Flidais Ainé Bilé Lir Manannán Mac Lir Dagda Nuada Ogma Dian Cécht Cian Goibhniu Credne Luchta Bres Lugh Angus Óg Bodb Derg Midir Neit Donn Crom Cruach Domnu Eochaid
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Credne

The master artificer. Credne was the god of gold. Credne was one of three divine craftsmen; they were known as na tri dée Dána. The other two craftsmen were Goibhniu and Luchta.

Sometimes Credne was called the son of Esarg and grandson of Neit, which made him the brother of Goibhniu, Luchta and Dian Cécht. Credne was also known as the son of Ethliu, which made him the brother of Dagda, Nuada, Dian Cécht, Goibhniu, Luchta and Lug Mac Cein.

Since Credne was a goldsmith, he assisted Dian Cecht in making the silver arm for Nuada Airgetlám.

Credne assisted Goibhniu and Luchta in making new weapons and repairing damaged weapons.

Credne drowned looking for treasure in Spain (the Land of the Dead).

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By Jimmy Joe

Tuatha Dé Danann:

  • • Ernmas
  • • Danu (Ana)
  • • Morrígan
  • • Eriu, Banha and Fodla
  • • Brigit
  • • Boann
  • • Flidais
  • • Ainé
  • • Bilé
  • • Lir
  • • Manannán Mac Lir
  • • Dagda
  • • Nuada
  • • Ogma
  • • Dian Cécht
  • • Cian
  • • Goibhniu
  • • Credne
  • • Luchta
  • • Bres
  • • Lugh
  • • Angus Óg
  • • Bodb Derg
  • • Midir
  • • Neit
  • • Donn
  • • Crom Cruach
  • • Domnu
  • • Eochaid
Goibhniu

Goibhniu

The master smith. Goibhniu was the smith god. He was one of three divine craftsmen; they were known as na tri dée Dána. The other two craftsmen were Credne and Luchta. He also possessed the Mead of Youth. Goibhniu was known as the son of Dian Céch...

November 3rd, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
Dian Cécht

Dian Cécht

The Celtic god of healing. Dian Cécht (Dian Cecht) was the great physician of the Tuatha Dé Danann. There is a lot of confusion over his parentage. Dian Cécht was said to be the son of Esarg and grandson of Neit. This makes Dian Cécht the brother ...

November 3rd, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
Luchta

Luchta

The master carpenter. Luchta was the divine carpenter or wrights. Luchta was one of three divine craftsmen; they were known as na tri dée Dána. The other two craftsmen were Goibhniu and Credne. Sometimes Luchta was called the son of Esarg and gran...

November 3rd, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
Crom Cruach

Crom Cruach

Crom Cruach was the god of weather and fertility. Crom Cruach was not a Tuatha Dé Danann deity. A great gold idol was set up in Mag Sleact ("Plain of Adoration") in Ulster. Crom Cruach was a bloodthirsty god where human sacrifices were performed. ...

November 3rd, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
Dagda

Dagda

Dagda: Magic of the Good God Dagda, god of gods, went by Dagda or The Dagda. He was the chief and foremost god of the Irish group of gods, the Tuatha dé Danann. He was very wise, very skilled, and had many domains such as fertility, agriculture, a...

April 2nd, 2002 • Timeless Myths
Nuada

Nuada

King of Erin (Ireland) and leader of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Nuada has been called the son of the goddess Danu. Usually Nuada had also been called the son of Echtach and the grandson of Etarlaim. He has also been named as one of the seven sons of Et...

November 3rd, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
Celtic Gods

Celtic Gods

This pantheon is a mixture of Celtic gods and goddesses taken from Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. Their myths were taken from ancient writings and collections of stories. The group of Irish gods was called the Tuatha Dé Danann. Together, the storie...

April 2nd, 2002 • Timeless Myths
Cian

Cian

Cian was the son of Dian Cécht and Danu. Cian had two brothers: Goibhniu (master smith) and Sawan. But according to Oidheadh Chlainne Tuireann (Death of the Children of Tuireann), his brothers were Cu and Cethe; they were the sons of Cainte. Cian ...

November 3rd, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
Dagda

Dagda

His name means the Good God. Dagda was sometimes called Eochaid Ollathair (Father of All) and Ruad Rofhessa (Lord of Great Knowledge). Unlike the some of the other major Irish deities, Dagda was a deity confined to Ireland; no reference or evidenc...

November 3rd, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
Govannon

Govannon

Govannon was the Welsh counterpart of the Danann smith god of Goibhniu. Govannon was the master smith and god of skills. Govannon was the son of Beli and Don. Govannon was also the brother of Amathon, Aranrhod, Gilvaethwy, Gwydyon and Nudd. Govann...

May 13th, 2000 • Jimmy Joe
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