The Dagda (Old Irish: In Dagda ˈd̪aɣða, Irish: An Daghdha) is one of the central figures of the Irish mythology cycle: chief god of the Tuatha Dé Danann. His other names include Eochu or Eochaid Ollathair (“horseman, great father”), and Ruad Rofhessa (“mighty one/lord of great knowledge”). Much of what is known about him survives in medieval manuscripts that preserve earlier Irish mythological traditions.
In these stories, the Dagda possesses several remarkable objects. One is a great club called: lorg aduathmar iarnaidi (“terrible iron staff”) said to have the power to kill with one end and restore life with the other.
Dagda has a large cauldron : “an assembly used not to go unsatisfied from it”; “signified plenty and generousity“.His magic cauldron was otherwise known as the coire ansic (“the un-dry cauldron“). Similar to the Cornucopia, or “Horn of Plenty” (of Greek and Italian Mythology).
He is also associated with a magical harp, which when called by it’s two names (Daur Dá Bláo and Cóir Cetharchair) would come when called and cast a mood on those who heard it.
The Dagda is portrayed as a powerful leader associated with authority, abundance (the Caldron), and the ordering of the world; a father-figure, king, and druid. He can control life and death (with his staff), the weather and crops, as well as time and the seasons. Because he can do all these things, he is often referred to as “The Good God”. He is associated with fertility, agriculture, masculinity and strength, as well as magic, Druidry and wisdom.
Combining these ideas into a single amulet, I placed Dagda in the center, shouldering his Great Club and with the other hand is held palm up as an offering of assisted and good Will. His Caldron is hung beneath, suspended from a spiral of “becoming”. Tendrils emanate into a cornucopia, engulfing the figure and creating a Hood around him. The spiral continues into the distance suggesting eternity.
This Amulet of Dagda is for those who honor the Good God and participate in manifesting Fatherhood, a Mentor and being a Provider; offering assistance and blessings.
This amulet was designed and hand carved and produced by Kirk McLaren of Amulets by Merlin.
This piece pairs well with my Celtic Harp.
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