Dagda
or Dagh·da
[ dahg-duh ]
nounIrish Mythology.
a god, the chief of the Tuatha De Danann, the father of Angus Og and Brigit, and the leader of the battle against the Fomorians.
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She is the daughter of Dagda, the goddess of the Brigantes; but she is more.
Archaic England | Harold BayleyAnd while they were in the midst of their banqueting, the door was suddenly burst open, and the Dagda stood there, with his men.
Stories to Tell Children | Sara Cone BryantAnd the Dagda took his harp and swept his hand across the strings in three great, solemn chords.
Stories to Tell Children | Sara Cone BryantAgain the Dagda touched the strings, and this time the magic Music of Mirth leaped from the harp.
Stories to Tell Children | Sara Cone BryantThe golden-haired people had a great chieftain who was also a kind of high priest, who was called the Dagda.
Stories to Tell Children | Sara Cone Bryant
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