What is another word for dagda?

Pronunciation: [dˈaɡdə] (IPA)

Dagda is a word of Irish origin, referring to the "good god" in Irish mythology. There are various synonyms for this word, such as Eochaid Ollathair, which means the "great father." This name describes Dagda's role as the father of the gods and his position as a leader in Irish mythology. Other synonyms for Dagda include Ruad Rofessa, which means the "red one of great knowledge," and Maccan-Óc, which describes his youthfulness. In addition, some scholars consider Brug Na Boinne, meaning "the house of the Boyne," to be another name for Dagda, as a reference to his role in protecting the sacred burial mounds of the Irish kings.

Synonyms for Dagda:

What are the hypernyms for Dagda?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    god, fertility god, Celtic God, Father Nature, Irish God, King God, Tuatha De Danann God.

Usage examples for Dagda

While under the form of swans, Oengus and Caer went together to the Boyne palace of the king dagda, his father, and remained there; and their singing was so sweet that all who heard it slept three days and three nights.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
We are now prepared to see the Tuatha De Danann in their domestic troubles and wars; and the following story is as interesting as any, for in it dagda himself is the chief actor.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
Mr. Coffey also quotes O'Hartagain's poem, which seems to bear in Mr. MacRitchie's favour:- "Behold the sidhe before your eyes: It is manifest to you that it is a king's mansion, Which was built by the firm dagda; It was a wonder, a court, a wonderful hill."
"A Philological Essay Concerning the Pygmies of the Ancients"
Edward Tyson

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