Tuatha Dé Danann Puns

I was reading some stuff about modern Celtic reconstructionist religion and I saw a mention of people "worshipping" the Daghda, the Morrígan, etc. It made me realize that in my mind I had never actually thought of those entities as ones people had "worshipped" at all. But I don't actually know that much about it.

Were the Tuatha Dé Danaan "worshipped" in the way that we might use that word today? Were sacrifices or rituals dedicated to them? Were boons requested of them? If so, was that all the domain of the priestly class, or would your average farmer have done that as well?

This is emphatically not a question about the legitimacy or historical accuracy of Celtic reconstructionist pagans or the application of the term "Celtic" or anything like that.

Is there anything known about the four isles of Findias, Gorias, Murias, and Falias of which the Tuatha Dé Danann are said to have come from? I’ve seen them mentioned and know that the four treasures of the Tuatha Dé Danann come from them, but aside from that, I literally can’t find any description of them, or perhaps any differences between the Tuatha Dé Danann that come from one isle as opposed to another.

Looking for book recommendations on the myths, tales, and deities of Irish Celtic polytheism. More along the line of specifics. Not a generalization. Any recommendations?

I’ve started reading a book on Celtic legends and I’m a little unfamiliar with some of the story parts. I was wondering if anyone here may be more acquainted and have an answer

Is there current information about the possibility that the Tuatha Dé Danann were indeed real people who inhabited ancient Ireland? Knowing that the church rewrote history to fit in with their prescribed narrative ,is it possible they twisted the facts to relegate the Tuatha Dé Danann to mythical figures?

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>##Celtic League Promotes Irish Language Reforms Across the Isle

>*By Kenny McTavish

>As the Republic progresses further and further into the 21st century, the question of the Irish language becomes a more glaring issue. While initially much of the Republic's dedication to reviving and spreading the Irish language has not seen much success outside of the Gaeltacht, this tune has begun to change, mostly thanks to promotion and funding by organizations such as the Celtic League. As the language continues to spread outside of the Gaeltacht and begins to take more of an active role in the daily lives of many cities and towns, questions have been raised in the Dáil Éireann about how to best continue the spread and "officialize" it in the eyes of the international community.

>While An Caighdeán Oifigiúil (lit. "The Official Standard") has been established by the Republic government for decades at this point, much of the Gaeltacht and, indeed, many of the people in the Republic have remained using their regional dialects, which have, in their own right, become part of the regional cultures of the Emerald Isle. As such, major adoption of an Caighdeán Oifigiúil has been a sensitive issue, since "unifying" the rather diverse Irish (and broader Gaelic) language(s) would likely come at a cost of regional cultures and heritage, something many Irish people have not-too-fond memories of.

>Nevertheless, as more and more people in the Republic pick up Ireland's official language, a discussion on how to handle and marry-up the differing dialects (Ulster, Munster, Connacht) into a codified form. A task thus far that has eluded scholars

I want to play a character based on the mythical Tuatha Dé Danann. Which official race should I choose ?

I've been an Irish Polytheist for 10 years now, and have always worked/been close with na Morrígna (The Morrigan).

I've found The Sisters of War to be quite well known in the IriPol community, which is nice to see, but this revelation did get me wandering which of the other members of Tuatha dé Danann are popular (for lack of a better word)?

Hey,

I’m doing some research at the moment into the Tuatha Dé Danann and the Fomorians, and other myths and legends of early Ireland.

I’ve looked into it loads online, but I can’t find much beyond a few articles, and some pagan and mythological websites, but they’re more concerned with ‘Which mythic Irish figure are you?’ sorta shite, and that’s not what I need to know!

I was wondering if anyone here knows of any good books, or resources where I could find out more.

Beyond this too, I’ve also been trying to get a copy of some of the old Annals such as The Annals of the Four Masters, but I can only find one source online on a very old and hard to navigate website.

If anyone knows of anything I’d greatly appreciate it.

So, as far as I remember - the Tuatha dé Danann were invaders that attacked Eriuland, and they were beaten and sent to the underground. So, how comes that weaker tribes are worshiped as deities by the stronger peoples?

I ask you all this question because of something I encountered in looking through the genealogies of the gods. Elatha is the father of the half-Formor, half-Tuatha Dé Bres, and Elatha is fully Formorian. Yet, Elatha is also listed as the father of the Dagda and of Ogma. Their mother is believed to be Ethliu, who is also Formorian. She is also the mother of Lugh, whose father was Cian the Tuatha Dé. However, she is only believed to be the mother of the Dagda and Ogma due to Ogma also having the name "mac Ethliu".

In your opinion, are the Tuatha Dé Danan ranks partially Formorian?

If some of the Tuatha Dé were Formorians, what distinguished them as gods? I am not inclined to believe that any of them were fully Formorian, and perhaps this is just a result of the difficulty in preserving the lore.

And if anyone is more researched in this subject, is this association due to just one tradition of many, and were there Formorians in the ranks of the Tuatha Dé Danann?

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I have just finished reading The Tain by Ciaran Carson. Which is a great book about the cattle raid of Ulster. In it you breifly meet a charecter Lugh, who is one of the Tuatha Dé Danann.

I would like to continue down the Celtic Mythology rabbit hole and learn more about the Tuatha Dé Danann. But there are so many books out there and so little reviews on them. So if anyone can recommend something that they have read and liked, that would be very helpful.

Just a quick sloppy one-shot I pumped out for fun.

Major Henry looked at his terrified crew on the Danu and told them all quite forcibly to be quiet as he made what he hoped wouldn't be his final transmission.

"NASA control, repeating situation. This is the Danu. A small asteroid has damaged the ship. We are venting atmosphere and have less than a half hour of oxygen remaining. This transmission will not reach you until we are dead. The crew and I have decided to attempt to use the engine from the experimental FTL probe to try to warp back to Earth. Engineer Yates believes there's a chance the probe's engine can get the ship close enough that the ISS could reach us in time to effect a spacewalk rescue. If the warp attempt is successful, we will be radioing the ISS directly soon, before this transmission reaches you. On behalf of the crew, please tell our families we love them. Engaging warp probe engine in 1 minute. Ending transmission."

Henry turned to the scared crew and nodded. "Alright, let's go home. Fire up the engine, Yates."

The engineer's eyes looked wild and scared as he finished up a last check of his calculations and work, and hit the button to fire up the FTL engine. It hadn't ever been tested properly. This mission's whole purpose was to fly out of Earth's gravitational influence and see if NASA's theoretical FTL engine could warp the released probe to Mars in what should be effectively instantaneous travel.

The engine spun up as the crew double-checked their suits, preparing for the rescue. The countdown hit zero as the crew braced... there was a flash... and then a moment of darkness...

"Captain, we are ready to begin the next attempt", the young scientist stated.

The captain, bored of the constant failures and not expecting much different this time, grunted his acknowledgement as the young scientist engaged the program to project the spacetime distortion. There was a bright flash off the bow of the large research vessel and a there it was. The Danu. In one piece, still wildly venting atmosphere.

They stared at the ship now floating besides the vessel in shock. Then everyone stood up at once at started cheering. "CAPTAIN! We got them! Scans show they are alive!"

The captain shut his mouth, slowly, awestruck by the momentous occasion and recovered his composure. "Get that ship in the bay now! We have guests to greet. Medical and security teams, you're with me."

The captain rushed from the bridge towards the

(Circa 675-700 CE )

Long had the mythical Line of Laisrén long ruled the lands of idyllic lands of Albion. It was through their works that the Bretonni were able to enjoy peace for over a thousand years. Picturesque fields ripe with bountiful harvest dotted the fertile landscapes. Large flocks of wooly sheep migrated across the blissful, languid fields. Very few guards were required to patrol the peaceful countryside, and most were concentrated around heavily urbanized areas such as Londyn, Ebrauc, or Caer Lleon.

Many had attributed the Cult of the Crimson Draig and the Warrior Cults of Cymry. It was the Warrior Cults had Cymry that had aided Lyr in his return to Ciavel. It was the Cult of the Crimson Draig who had instructed Airic in the ways of the White Draig. They had brought about the creation of Albion, and had ushered the isle into an era of peace.

Yet all was not well in Albion, or as it is now known, Brythonia. The Second Ver-Gwelaou, , had perished in a horrible accident. Outraged at what had occured, the Ver-Gwelaou’s son, Arzhul, had ordered a quiet purge of Cult of the Crimson Draig. The Knights of Pendragon and the Bloodsworn were loyal to the Line of Laisrén, and carried out his orders without a second thought. Rivers of blood were spilled in the streets of towns and cities as the Bloodsworn went about throwing the corpses of suspected disloyal cultist onto the streets, their throats cut with deadly accuracy. The Knights of Pendragon went about marching to the Hills of Cymry where they carried out brutal executions.

Despite all the death and retribution, Arzhul’s rage and bloodlust remained adamantly in place. He was so consumed with hate that he decided to banish himself to the Holy Isle of Ynys Môn.

It was there where he learned the truth of it all.

It was there where the White Dragon of old emerged from the dark sky. The magnificent Draig had approached him in all his glory. With the Crimson Draig nowhere in sight, Arzhul was made to speak with the White Dragon.

It was there when he learned that the Crimson Draig had become lazy and decadent. It was because of the lies of the Warrior Cults of Cymry that the Red Draig had remained dominant. He was worshipped and loved so much that he grew lazy and unconcerned. He was presented with many sacrifices daily and had become fat with gluttony.

Arzhul then learned from the White Dragon that the balance of the world had been offset. The Warrior Cultist of Cymry were liars, and that

Four great cities, just their renown,

With great strength they held in sway.

For this did they cause strife and woe

To those their truth and wisdom chased.

From Falias came the Stone of Fate

Which cries beneath fair Éire’s kings.

From nimble Lugh’s two hands his glaive,

From Gorias where all with treasure rings.

From Findias far beyond the waves

Came Nuada’s cruel and fatal spear.

A gem from Murias, vast and great,

The Dagda’s caldron of lofty deeds.

Cëtvevrascatris, qerto aqailus,

Cumfrasfermiqos afoines do-cosnat.

Ävragel sindom odberan ecraimus

Tluqaderqenri afissi do-scosat.

Do-tagan Intliqa Valdani Avvälias

Qeveicen vo rigai vinnisi Eirogni.

Avdëlamai Lugi riluqi asclävidas,

Afcörias vriligo rilano tolsogni.

Avvïndias qieno tar salalirmör

Odberat brassligas nivori Nodeni.

Avvürias do-tagan brasadaqatör,

Olcorios lano genivom Dagdevi.

Over the course of the last few decades, the Celtic League has largely fallen by the wayside, as old members of the League staunchly refused to get with the times, instead sticking to their old grudges and methods. However, with the resurgence of Irish culture as a result of the Irish Bureau of Gaelic & Celtic Heritage receiving greater funding, a few optimists within the practically-defunct Celtic League have put together a comprehensive plan to reestablish old branches and further secure the history of the Celts.

First and foremost, they have to get running again. The "old guard" stubbornly refused to operate with new forms of communication, and stuck to the long-dead medium of newspapers, effectively making the organization dead in the water. However, the new approach under William O'Shannon plans to spread information much faster and farther by, y'know, actually using the internet. Also planned are the formation of large and small-scale events surrounding Celtic history and culture, to foster a greater understanding among the people of the world. Festivals, concerts, all that new-age shite the kids are up to, yeah?

Secondly, the reestablishment of several now defunct branches. The only official branch still in any kind of operation is the Irish one, although other ones in the other five Celtic Nations still nominally exist. The current plan is reestablish our power bases in our five brother nations, and then establish/reestablish "outpost branches" in largely celtic-culture areas, such as the AR Northeast. As mentioned before, League-sponsored events will come to all regions.

Currently planned festivals/events