Gods (S)

 

Sadb

Daughter of Bodb Dearg. She was turned into a fawn by the 'Dark Druid'. (Irish)

Sainnth

Son of Imbath and Father of Macha who cursed the men of Ulster. (Irish)

Samhain

One of the Gods, a brother of Cian and Goibhniu. He was looking after a magical cow, Glas Gaibhenn, which belonged to his brother Cian. Balor, disguised himself as a little red haired boy and tricked him into parting with it. His role as a God is not clearly defined. (Irish)

Scatha / Scathach

The warrior queen of the Isle of Skye who taught Cuchulainn.

Scota

Wife of Niul and Motherof Goidel, the progenitor of the Gaels. (Irish)

Segomo

Victor, Mighty One. Gaulish in origin

Searbhan

'The Surly', A one-eyed Fomorii who guarded a magic tree, squatting at its foot all day and sleeping in its branches all night. (Irish)

Segda Saerlabraid

Son of the King and Queen of Tir Tairnigiri. (Irish)

Sequena

Gaulish Goddess of the source of the Seine. In her sanctuary were found many votive offerings.

Setanta

Cuchulainn's original name. (Irish)

Sionan

Daughter of Lir's son Lodan. She went to the Well of Knowledge at the source of the Shannon, even though it was forbidden, the river rose and chased her westward, drowning her. The path that the river now takes is called the River Shannon for her. (Irish)

Sirona

Gaulish Goddess whose name means 'Star', usually paired with Grannos.

Sucellus

Gaulish God 'The Good Striker' Who appears with nantosvelta. Some scholars claim he is identical to Dis Pater.

Sulevia

Gaulish Goddess/Goddesses that Caesar associates with Minerva. Patroness of the Art of Healing, honored at the thermal springs in Bath (Aque Sulis). Counterpart of Brigid, daughter of the Dagda.

Sulis

Patron Goddess of the Sacred Springs, Goddess of Healing. Equated with Minerva. Especially concerned with thermal waters and with fertility cults. Celtic origin

 

 

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