Aengus
God of poetry, litrature and love
Over the course of his life, Aengus has fallen in love many times but has had little luck in actually starting a relationship as many of his love interests died or ended up with another.
By the time he came of age, Aengus had become quite clever. One day, he conspired with his father, the Dagda, to steal Nuada’s home—Brú na Bóinne—away from him. The father and son met with Nuada and, in accordance with the rules of hospitality, asked him if they could stay there for a day and a night. In the old language, “a day and a night” could just as easily mean “all days and all nights.” Nuada foolishly agreed, giving them permission to remain in the house forever. Their mission a success, Aengus and the Dagda immediately took up occupancy in their beautiful new home.
Once, after returning from a long journey, Aengus came home only to discover that his father, had given away all of his land to his children, except for Aengus to whom he gave nothing. Enraged, Aengus asked his father the same question they had once asked Nuada—if he could stay for a day and a night. The Dagda agreed, and Aengus thus became the sole inhabitant of Brú na Bóinne. Despite this incident, the Dagda was still laid to rest there after his death.
By the time he came of age, Aengus had become quite clever. One day, he conspired with his father, the Dagda, to steal Nuada’s home—Brú na Bóinne—away from him. The father and son met with Nuada and, in accordance with the rules of hospitality, asked him if they could stay there for a day and a night. In the old language, “a day and a night” could just as easily mean “all days and all nights.” Nuada foolishly agreed, giving them permission to remain in the house forever. Their mission a success, Aengus and the Dagda immediately took up occupancy in their beautiful new home.
Once, after returning from a long journey, Aengus came home only to discover that his father, had given away all of his land to his children, except for Aengus to whom he gave nothing. Enraged, Aengus asked his father the same question they had once asked Nuada—if he could stay for a day and a night. The Dagda agreed, and Aengus thus became the sole inhabitant of Brú na Bóinne. Despite this incident, the Dagda was still laid to rest there after his death.
Divine Domains
Aengus domain is that of poetry, the written word and love. He is a god with trickster tendencies who relies on his wit to solve problems and win over enemies.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
He has the appearance of a youthful and beautiful man who is often accompanied by many different birds.
Special abilities
Aengus has the ability to resurrect the dead by breathing life into them. This often isn't permanent but he nevertheless uses it to talk with those he cares about but left early.
He's also an avid shapeshifter and likes to transform into birds, an animal he favours greatly.
He's also an avid shapeshifter and likes to transform into birds, an animal he favours greatly.
Specialized Equipment
One sword, Moralltach (Great Fury), was a gift from the sea god Manannan mac Lir. The other was named Beagalltach (Little Fury). His two spears were Gáe Buide and Gáe Derg.
Social
Family Ties
Aengus is the son of the Dagda and the river goddess Boann.
Relationships
The original article by Gregory Wright I used as the main source Here.
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