Below is a list of some of the other notable Ancient Celtic deities. Remember, what we define as 'Celtic' covers huge swaths of Britain and Europe; some are localised to very specific countries or regions, and some we have found evidence of across Europe.
Also note that I have created a separate section for Celtic water deities, as again there were so many I felt that they deserved their own section (although I have included a couple in this list).
So, below is just a small selection from that very large pool.
Also note that I have created a separate section for Celtic water deities, as again there were so many I felt that they deserved their own section (although I have included a couple in this list).
So, below is just a small selection from that very large pool.
Artio is a Celtic bear Goddess, and although she has been described as one of the 'lesser' Celtic deities, I feel as though I have seen her popularity rise in recent years. Goddessess associated with bears can be found across the world; in ancient Rome, Artemis was associated with bears, Hungary has the Goddess Ildiko, and in Finland the Goddess Mielikki is linked with bears (and is a deity I have personally worked with before).
Evidence of Artio has mostly been found in Switzerland, believed to be through the Helvetii, a Celtic tribe who migrated to Switzerland around 450 BC.
Evidence of Artio has mostly been found in Switzerland, believed to be through the Helvetii, a Celtic tribe who migrated to Switzerland around 450 BC.
