The Gods In Celtic Atheism

The knowledge about the Celtic’s gods and the Celts believing in a supernatural god is limited. Except that the gods had their own different functions, and it seems like some members of the Celtic society had closer relationships with the gods than other members did. Celts worshipped a pantheon of about 30-40 gods and goddesses. Some of the known are Arawn, Brigid, Cernunnos, Cerridwen, Lugh and Morgan. They also believed that the soul was immortal and was transported by the god known as Bile. As mentioned before in the principal beliefs section, Celts believed in many gods that controlled the earthly life and after death life. Each different god had its own role in controlling what is going to happen next, and this can be concluded through Celts actions and needs and wants.

The Sky Father was the god of thunder and lightning and is often referred to as the head of the pantheon (all the gods). In their mythology the Irish deity was called Dagda (a father figure and protector of tribe, Irish god). This God plays the ancestor/parent of all other gods and is partnered with the Earth mother. The Earth mother in Irish mythology is seen as the figure of Danu (Irish goddess). Both Dagda and Danu are part of the Tuatha Dé Danann which is a race of supernaturally-gifted people in Irish mythology. Both these figures are seen as the head mother and father of the Tuatha Dé Danann. The Earth mother was usually also the mother of three goddesses associated with rivers or springs which are the female goddesses of the Upper, Middle and Lower realm. The Matres, which is mainly the goddess of fertility, originated in the age where women cultivated the ground. The Matres had extensive functions; river goddesses and roots of the names of rivers which can be traced back to this particular goddess were found to be guardians of individuals, families, nations etc. They also guarded women in particular events such as