The Dagda (DAHG-dah)
Indo-European Deity
The Dagda
The Dagda is the great father, the mighty chieftain whose laughter feeds the land and whose fury can crack the bones of the earth. Among the Tuatha Dé Danann, he is a god of abundance, protection, and unshakable strength—equal parts druid and warrior, trickster and king. With his vast cauldron of endless bounty, his club that can kill with one end and revive with the other, and his harp that bends the will of seasons, The Dagda commands not just force, but rhythm and plenty.
He is not polished nor aloof; he is earthy, immense, and deeply present—his power carried in belly and song alike. Farmers, poets, and warriors invoke him not just to win, but to live well. The Dagda is the fullness of life made flesh: messy, generous, unstoppable.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
In human form, The Dagda is a massive, broad-shouldered man with a round belly and limbs like tree trunks. His hair is thick and russet, his beard tangled with crumbs, herbs, and the stray feather of a bird too slow to escape his cookpot. He wears rough wool and leather, more practical than regal, and carries his club across his back with the ease of a ladle. His eyes gleam with warmth and mischief, but narrow with storm when roused to anger. Every step he takes makes the earth hum.
Mental characteristics
Sexuality
The Dagda’s sexuality is vast, hearty, and unapologetically sensual. He delights in pleasure—of body, food, wit, and company—and his lovers are many, both mortal and divine. He is drawn to warmth, cleverness, and a good appetite—for life as much as for flesh. His intimacy is boisterous and affirming, a celebration of connection, not conquest. To be loved by The Dagda is to be fed in every sense: physically, emotionally, and soulfully.
Lineage
Family Tree
Species
Ethnicity
Realm
Date of Birth
Evos Todhchaí
Gheydh
Gheydh
Children
Sex
Male
Sexuality
Celestiaphilic
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