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The History of the Dagda (Celtic Myth) |
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Written by Bobby Walker
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Wednesday, 16 May 2007 |
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The Dagda is the son of the Former King Elathan and Danu who were seeking to create a force for good from within the evil and corruption of the Fomore. She raised the Dagda and his other siblings on Earth and as a god, they led many attempts to oust the Fomore hold from ancient Eire. Recognizing the Dagda as his son, Elathan seduced the Dagda's daughter, Eriu, and she gave birth to Eochaidh Bres, the trickster of the Celtic Gods. When the Fomore sought to conquer heaven from their father Nuadhu (known as Net to the Fir Bholg), Bres became King of Eire without anyone knowing the knowledge of his father's identity. Revealing it, Bres surrendered both heaven and earth to the Fomore and reduced the Danaans to serving menial roles. Confined to digging ditches, the Dagda once more led his brethren and supporters against the Fomore and conquered both heaven and earth. Becoming god of heaven, he divided Eire among his sons and sought worship from throughout Ancient Ireland and Briton.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 22 May 2007 )
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