Dagda

or Dagh·da

[ dahg-duh ]

/ ˈdɑg də /

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noun Irish Mythology.

a god, the chief of the Tuatha De Danann, the father of Angus Og and Brigit, and the leader of the battle against the Fomorians.

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Words nearby Dagda

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How to use Dagda in a sentence

Regarded as the son of Dagda, and thus a member of the Tuatha Dé Danann, Ogma is credited as being the inventor of Ogham – the earliest system of writing in Ireland.
15 Powerful Ancient Celtic Gods and Goddesses|Dattatreya Mandal|June 24, 2022|Realm of History
In the mythical narrative, she is the daughter of the Dagda and thus a member of the Tuatha Dé Danann.
15 Powerful Ancient Celtic Gods and Goddesses|Dattatreya Mandal|June 24, 2022|Realm of History
She is the daughter of Dagda, the goddess of the Brigantes; but she is more.
Archaic England|Harold Bayley
And while they were in the midst of their banqueting, the door was suddenly burst open, and the Dagda stood there, with his men.
Stories to Tell Children|Sara Cone Bryant

And the Dagda took his harp and swept his hand across the strings in three great, solemn chords.
Stories to Tell Children|Sara Cone Bryant
Again the Dagda touched the strings, and this time the magic Music of Mirth leaped from the harp.
Stories to Tell Children|Sara Cone Bryant
The golden-haired people had a great chieftain who was also a kind of high priest, who was called the Dagda.
Stories to Tell Children|Sara Cone Bryant