The Dagda

The Dagda (day-duh), a father deity also known as the "Good God" among several other names. He is also called Eochaid Ollathair. His parents are said to be Eltha (father) and/or Ethlinn (mother).

The Dagda is commonly known to be a bit clumsy looking or acting, but very generous and good. He wears a tunic that is a bit too short that exposes his rump and large member that drags on the ground. He possess several magical objects as the Gods often do. Among these are:

• Undry, a large cauldron that provides an endless supply of food
• a large club that could kill nine men with one end, and restore life with the other end
• Daurdable, a harp made of oak that when played would change the seasons
• Two pigs, one continually roasting, the other continually growing
• Trees that constantly produced fruit

The Dagda was lover of Boann (wife of Nechtan), and lover of the Morrigan. Through Boann, he fathered Oengus Og (God of young love, youth, and poetry). In order to hid the pregnancy from her husband, the Dagda made the sun stay still, making it seem like only a day has passed. On Samhainn, the Dagda came acrood the Morrigan washing at a river. He copulated with the war Goddess in exchange for a battle plan or favor in battle.

The Dagda is the father (unknown mothers) of Brighid, Breg, Bo Dearg, Aine, Cermait, Midir, and of course Oengus. He may be brother to Oghma and Lir. The Dagda ruled the Tuatha de Danana for a very long time (after Lugh).