those though these are some very interesting ideas and connections ,I have always associated Lugh with Odin myself for starters, they are both gods of war, poetry, magic,death and rebirth, sacrifice ecct. They both wield a spear, a weapon of guile and deception, whereas Nuada and Tyr both have the sword and govern justice. Odin and Lugh were also the high rulers of there pantheons I believe that Lugh is basically a younger incarnation of Odin as the young warrior, which was not an unfamiliar motif in our histories. Odin was not always pictured as the old man or the father. That was an archetype he grew into.Good article Though
Most people do not think that Odin wasn't always the All-Father, that is a heavily debated point.
Most people also think that Lugh is the Gaelic version of Odin, owing to early comparative research, but I largely disagree and there is plenty of solid research more recently by Irish scholars covering this. Odin is the All-Father, and so is the Dagda (Eochu Ollathair, Horse All-Father). Odin is a magical wandering king, so is the Dagda. The Dagda is also a psychopomp just as Odin. The Dagda is also a poet, a warrior, and unlike Lugh, the Dagda tends to be very promiscuous which is more like the All-Father.
The way that I view it is Lugh is an Odinic version of the Striker. The Striker had to take on kingly qualities for the Gaels. Lugh’s name most likely relates to this, unless its relating to oaths, it really could go either way. By their name you shall know them, for they interact with our folk differently according to the needs of the folk. The closest case I think people who think Lugh comes from Odin could make, but they rarely do, is the relation to the Fianna and the Mannerbund, ruled by Lugh and Odin, respectively.
However, I have read a pretty convincing case about the Fianna and its relation to the Dagda. The Dagda was most likely many other “lesser” gods under a different guise, which plays into the domain of the All-Father, and some of these are closely related to the Fianna as a giver of quests.
The parallels between Lugos and the Gaelic High-Kings are intriguing. Definitely makes you wonder how these myths evolved across cultures. Same goes with the connections between Taranis and Lugh, especially in terms of their control over time and seasons. Asha Logos is doing a series of videos "the interconnectedness of the Aryan peoples" which definitely ties into these themes.
All good points, although I didn't write it down, the mannerbund/fiana was one of my associations as I haven't researched this subject in quite a few years now, I'll have to dip back into it. Hail the Gods!
Nice one
Speculation is fertile. Nothing interesting ever came out of 'we just don't know'.
Where the historian fear to thread, the poet shall enter with boldness.
is this a dumb pollock original quote? its great
those though these are some very interesting ideas and connections ,I have always associated Lugh with Odin myself for starters, they are both gods of war, poetry, magic,death and rebirth, sacrifice ecct. They both wield a spear, a weapon of guile and deception, whereas Nuada and Tyr both have the sword and govern justice. Odin and Lugh were also the high rulers of there pantheons I believe that Lugh is basically a younger incarnation of Odin as the young warrior, which was not an unfamiliar motif in our histories. Odin was not always pictured as the old man or the father. That was an archetype he grew into.Good article Though
Most people do not think that Odin wasn't always the All-Father, that is a heavily debated point.
Most people also think that Lugh is the Gaelic version of Odin, owing to early comparative research, but I largely disagree and there is plenty of solid research more recently by Irish scholars covering this. Odin is the All-Father, and so is the Dagda (Eochu Ollathair, Horse All-Father). Odin is a magical wandering king, so is the Dagda. The Dagda is also a psychopomp just as Odin. The Dagda is also a poet, a warrior, and unlike Lugh, the Dagda tends to be very promiscuous which is more like the All-Father.
The way that I view it is Lugh is an Odinic version of the Striker. The Striker had to take on kingly qualities for the Gaels. Lugh’s name most likely relates to this, unless its relating to oaths, it really could go either way. By their name you shall know them, for they interact with our folk differently according to the needs of the folk. The closest case I think people who think Lugh comes from Odin could make, but they rarely do, is the relation to the Fianna and the Mannerbund, ruled by Lugh and Odin, respectively.
However, I have read a pretty convincing case about the Fianna and its relation to the Dagda. The Dagda was most likely many other “lesser” gods under a different guise, which plays into the domain of the All-Father, and some of these are closely related to the Fianna as a giver of quests.
The parallels between Lugos and the Gaelic High-Kings are intriguing. Definitely makes you wonder how these myths evolved across cultures. Same goes with the connections between Taranis and Lugh, especially in terms of their control over time and seasons. Asha Logos is doing a series of videos "the interconnectedness of the Aryan peoples" which definitely ties into these themes.
All good points, although I didn't write it down, the mannerbund/fiana was one of my associations as I haven't researched this subject in quite a few years now, I'll have to dip back into it. Hail the Gods!
Excellent essay.