Dagda

Dagda, also known as An Dagda, is a central figure in Irish mythology and a leading member of the Tuatha Dé Danann. He is commonly described as "the good god" and is associated with life, fertility, agriculture, and the law. In various tales, he acts as a paternal guardian of the gods and a steward of order and abundance.

Dagda's attributes include two notable artifacts: the Coire Ansic, a cauldron of plenty that never empties, and the Dagda's club, a massive weapon said to kill with a single stroke and to revive the dead. He is also linked to Uaithne, his magical harp, whose melodies could inspire joy, induce sleep, or alter the weather and the passage of time.

In myth, the Dagda leads the Tuatha Dé Danann when they come to Ireland and plays a central role in their wars, most notably against the Formorians, and in the later partitioning of sovereignty between the divine and human realms. Through his cauldron and harp, he ensures feasting, justice, music, and governance for his people.

Scholars note Dagda as a prototype of a benevolent father-god in Celtic tradition, with legacy in later folklore and modern popular works that reference the Tuatha Dé Danann and their mythic artifacts.