Arveraguss

Arveraguss, also known as Arveragus, was a Celtic deity worshipped by the Arverni tribe, who inhabited the region of modern-day Auvergne in France. The Arverni were a significant tribe during the Gallic Wars, fought between the Romans and the Gauls. Arveraguss is primarily known through the accounts of the Roman historian Julius Caesar, who described him as the chief deity of the Arverni.

Caesar's writings suggest that Arveraguss was a god of the underworld, similar to the Roman Pluto. He was believed to have the power to grant life and death, and his cult was centered around the sacred grove of the Arverni, known as the "Sacred Grove of the Arverni." This grove was a place of great importance and was often the site of significant battles and negotiations between the Arverni and the Romans.

Arveraguss was also associated with the Arverni's military prowess. Caesar noted that the Arverni were known for their fierce warriors, and their devotion to Arveraguss was seen as a source of their strength and courage. The god's influence was so strong that the Arverni would often consult him before engaging in battle, seeking his blessing and guidance.

Despite his importance to the Arverni, Arveraguss is not well-documented in other sources, and much of what is known about him comes from Caesar's writings. His cult and the sacred grove were eventually destroyed by the Romans, marking the end of the Arverni's independence and the beginning of Roman rule in the region.