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The Dagdha was called the "All Father".
Odin was called the "All Father". The Nuada lost his hand fighting for his people against the Fir Bolg. Tyr sacrificed his hand in the mouth of the wolf for his people. Lugh (Lugi) was considered a "late-comer" among the Children of Anu. He was a master of all Crafts, and was often consulted by the Tuatha. Loki (Logi) was a late arrival among the Aesir. He was noted for being crafty and cunning. He was often the one who solved the problems of the Aesir. Balor was one-eyed. Odin was one-eyed. Lugh killed Balor, a sun-god. Loki indirectly killed Baldur, a sun-god. There were two families of Celtic gods: The Children of Anu, and the Fomors, gods of the sea. There were two families of the Nordic gods: the Aesir, and the Vanir. Freya and Frey's father was a sea god. They were Vanir. Kerridwen means: White-Lady. Kernunnos means: First Lord. Freya means The Lady. Frey means: The Lord. |
| How do we account for these parallels between the gods of the Celts and the gods of the Nordic peoples? It seems to me that it is possibly the combination of two factors; first, each of these peoples are branches of the ancient Indo-european. The languages of these two racial stocks have many words that are basically from the same Indo-european root-words. Secondly, the Vikings raided the coasts of Ireland, Scotland and Wales, taking many women captives. It is easily seen that these women would pass on their traditions to their own offspring. I've mentioned only a few of the many similarities between these two peoples. If you're interested, I'm sure you'll find much more. |