The Dagda
The Dagda is the Irish father of the gods, owner of the club that kills and revives, the cauldron that never empties, and the oak harp that orders the seasons. He is mocked in the stories and indispensable in them: the king who is also the host, the provider and the buffoon.
Correspondences
- Planetary Correspondence
- Jupiter
- Zodiac Affinity
- TaurusSagittariusLeo
Offerings
- Offerings
- PorridgeAleBeefGrainMusic
Sacred timing
- Sacred Timing
Symbols and forms
- Alternate Names
- DaghdhaEochaid OllathairRuad RofhessaThe Good God
- Gender Expression
- Masculine
- Titles
- The Good GodLord of Great KnowledgeFather of AllClub-Bearer
- Symbols
- ClubCauldronHarpOak
Practice
- Invocation Approach
- ToneHearty abundantAddressThe DagdaGood GodFather of AllRelationshipFather who feeds everyone and asks nothingWarningHe is comic and enormous at onceResonanceFathers hosts farmers those who provide
- Modern Practice
The Dagda is called on for hospitality, for the feeding of a household, for kingship that serves, and at Lughnasadh and Samhain. His practice is generous and unglamorous: make the food, keep the fire, play the music, keep the promises.
Nature and meaning
- Domain
- KingshipProtectionFertilityWisdomThe harvestHospitalityMusicThe club
- Mythology Summary
The Dagda is the Irish father of the gods, owner of the club that kills and revives, the cauldron that never empties, and the oak harp that orders the seasons. He is mocked in the stories and indispensable in them: the king who is also the host, the provider and the buffoon.
- Related Deities
- The MorriganBrigidLughCernunnosDanu
Details
- Correspondences
- ColorsBrownGreenGoldScentsCedarPineFrankincenseMetalsIronBronzeGoldAnimalsBoarBullHorse
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