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Statue of a historical figure holding a sword against a cloudy sky, representing the chief god in Celtic mythology

Chief God in Celtic Mythology: Who Is the Main Deity?

Orin Vale

The question of who is the chief god in Celtic mythology has no single answer, since Celtic religion varied across Ireland, Britain, Gaul, and other regions. This article examines the Dagda, often seen as the leading god in Irish tradition, and Lugus or Lug, a major candidate for a pan-Celtic high god, to show how divine authority was understood in different Celtic worlds.