Irish gods

Do you have ancestors from Ireland? Then you may descend from an Irish Celtic god or goddess! Compare your surnames and ancestors names here!

Have you heard of Crom Cruach? He is a mysterious figure from ancient Irish mythology that has fascinated scholars for centuries. Crom Cruach was said to be a powerful deity worshipped by the pre-Christian inhabitants of Ireland. Legend has it that he demanded human sacrifices in exchange for bountiful harvests. Some even claim that he was the chief god of the Irish pantheon. Some believe he was a fertility god, while others think he represented the forces of chaos and destruction…

Although I’m sure not everyone imagines Irish Goddesses in the way that Simon E Davies does, I still wanted to take the time to point out his excellent art. Sometimes it pays to have a visual…

Nuada was an important figure in Celtic mythology. From his role as first leader of the Tuatha De Danaan (the term for the gods and goddesses who descended from the goddess Danu) to his involvement in legendary battles, Nuada played an essential part in Irish myth. Read on to learn more about this significant god. According to mythology, at one point Nuada was the king of the Tuatha De Danaan. However, during the First Battle of Magh Tuiredh (which was fought by the Tuatha De and their…