Sheela Na Gig

Today, I wanted to write about Sheela na gig, a fertility, protection, or lust spirit of Celtic origin whose imagery has been used throughout Ireland, Great Britain, France, and the Iberian peninsula. The oldest carvings of Sheela na gig date back to the Middle Ages, when she was often carved into cathedrals as a feminine

Lugus

Today I wanted to write about Lugus, a Gaulish and Celtiberian god of trade, merchants, and shoemakers. An inscription found near Paris implies that Lugus is the king of the Gaulish pantheon. He is thought to share a common pan-celtic root with Lugh and Lleu Llaw Gyffes. He was later synchronized with Mercury/Hermes. In celtiberian

Coca

Today for Dragon month I wanted to write about Coca (Portugal), (along with related spirits Coco (Spain), Cuca (Brazil), Santa Coca (Monção), El Cucui (Central America), the Coco Man/skull man (Southwestern United States)) a dragon/turtle/alligator/skeletal spirit of celtiberian origin all of which are child-eating spirits in their local folktales. Coca is a shapeshifter commonly depicted

Tió de Nadal

With the Holidays coming up I wanted to write about Tió de Nadal (sometimes called Soc de Nadal or Tizón de Nadal), a Christmas figure in various parts of Spain, especially in Catalonia. The Tió de Nadal is brought in the home on December 8th, the feast of the Immaculate Conception, and is feed and

Tongoenabiagus

Today I wanted to write about Tongoenabiagus, a Celtiberian god of oaths, and water or: a specific river or fountain in modern day Braga Portugal. He’s connected to the goddess Nabia, likely his spouse or sister. He shared a shrine with Nabia know the fonte do ídolo. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tongoenabiagus?wprov=sfla1

Jean de l’Ours/Juan Artz

Today I wanted to write about Jean de l’Ours (also called Juan Artz, Juan del Oso, Joan de l’Os, Giovanni dell’Orso, Iann he vaz Houarn, John Bear, and a few other variations) who is a folk hero believed to originate as a Basque, Gaulish, Celtiberian, or even a paleolithic celtic figure associated with bears. He

Ataegina

Because it was the full moon last night and it’s spooky season I wanted to write about Ataegina, an Iberian celtic goddess of death, rebirth, the moon, and the underworld. Her myths are unknown but she likely is associated with goats. She was synchronized with Proserpina. Her worship has been found in Elvas, Mérida, and

Nabia

Today I wanted to write about a celtic god and chose the Iberian river goddess Nabia. No myths relating to her were documented and oral traditions were lost after the Iberian peninsula became part of the Roman empire. Many rivers in Portugal and Spain are named after her including Navia, Avia, and Nabão. Most of