The Dagda

Summary

The Dagda is a Celtic deity^[1]. He ranks in the top 4% of celtic_deity entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,542 views/month).^[2]

Key Facts

• A child of The Dagda was Midir^[3].
• A child of The Dagda was Aengus^[4].
• A child of The Dagda was Brigid^[5].
• A child of The Dagda was Bodb Derg^[6].
• A child of The Dagda was Cermait^[7].
• A child of The Dagda was Áine^[8].
• The Dagda is recorded as male^[9].
• The Dagda's instance of is recorded as Celtic deity^[10].
• The Dagda is part of Tuatha Dé Danann^[11].
• The Dagda's worshipped by is recorded as Irish mythology^[12].

Body

Personal Life

Children include Midir^[3], an Irish mythical character^[13]; Aengus^[4], a legendary figure^[14]; Brigid^[5], a Celtic deity^[15]; Bodb Derg^[6], a legendary figure^[16]; Cermait^[7], an Irish mythical character^[17]; and Áine^[8], a goddess^[18].

Why It Matters

The Dagda ranks in the top 4% of celtic_deity entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,542 views/month).^[2] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[19] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[20]