Ogma

[ og-muh ]

/ ˈɒg mə /

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noun Irish Mythology.

a god of poetry and eloquence and the inventor of the ogham letters: one of the Tuatha De Danann.

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Words nearby Ogma

Ogilvie, ogive, Oglala, ogle, Oglethorpe, Ogma, Ogmios, OGO, ogonek, Ogooué, Ogopogo

How to use Ogma in a sentence

Ogmios’ later Irish equivalent Ogma also plays a crucial role in the Gaelic myths.
15 Powerful Ancient Celtic Gods and Goddesses|Dattatreya Mandal|June 24, 2022|Realm of History
Ogma is master of poetry and the supposed inventor of the 'ogham' script, which is said to be called after him.
An Introduction to Mythology|Lewis Spence
About the same period flourished the poet Ogma, the traditional inventor of the Ogham alphabet.
Insula Sanctorum et Doctorum|John Healy
And as he was going across the plain he saw three armed men before him, that were the three sons of Tuireann, son of Ogma.
Gods and Fighting Men|Lady I. A. Gregory

Mao sa guihapon; cun dili saoayon mo caron, dili acó magato-on niana hasta ogma.
English-Bisaya Grammar|Various
Indech was slain by Ogma, who himself died of wounds received from his adversary.
The Religion of the Ancient Celts|J. A. MacCulloch