"Danu - The Great Mother of the GodsDanu is so ancient and undefined that little is known of the Great Mother. Most people choose not to deal with her directly as a result."Source and Morehttp://www.dobhran.com/DPpantheon.htmDanu (Irish goddess)"The theonym is of Proto-Indo-European age, and seems to have DENOTED A WATER GODDESS in origin. A goddess Danu is attested in the Rigveda, and also the river names Danube""As the mother of the gods, Danu has strong parallels with the Welsh literary figure (or goddess) D^on, who is THE MOTHER FIGURE OF THE MEDIEVAL TALES in the Mabinogion.Danu was considered as THE MYTHIC MOTHER GODDESS of the Tuatha D'e Danann, the Celtic tribes that first invaded Ireland.The Celts, also on the continent, had several goddesses, also of war. "Apart from these goddesses of war, there were other Amazonian figures who led armies into battle. Often they were also endowed with legendary sexual prowess...""The Celts included the cult of THE MOTHER GODDESS in their rites, as archeological evidence testifies. Indeed, the Tuatha D'e were the descendants of the goddess Danu, and in some local instances, the ruler of the otherworld was a goddess, rather than a god, just as some folktales represented the otherworld as 'the Land of Women'. Danu may be connected with Bridget[clarification needed], daughter of Kildare and of learning, culture and skills. She was known as Brigantia in northern England, and survived as St Bride in Christianity"Source and Morehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danu (Irish goddess)"The Great Goddess of the Tuatha De Danann ""DANU MEANS "THE FLOWING ONE".She is SHROUDED IN MYSTERY, she is very popular but little is known of her. We do know she was considered the most ancient of all the Celtic deities. She is THE GREAT MOTHER OF THE GODS, OF IRELAND AND THE DIVINE CREATOR WHO BIRTHED ALL THINGS INTO BEING. She is also an earth goddess.She is connected to the Fairy Hills and has associations with Dolmens also known as a portal tomb, or portal graves. She is the Mother of The Tuatha De Danann, the Irish Gods, which literally means the Children of Danu. All the Danann can trace their Lineage back to her.The Goddess Danu is also popular through out Europe. She was known as Anu and the Morrighan because of the similarities in their correspondences. In Co. Kerry Ireland, there is a place called Da Chich Anu, (the Paps of Anu). Though her name is close to Danu, Anu is a totally different Goddess. In the Rig Veda, the earliest of the four Hindu Scriptures, Danu is mention as the Goddess of the seas according to Michelle Skye's book "Goddess Alive!" Danu also gave her name to the Danube River which runs through Europe. She can also be traced to the Walsh Goddess Don. Danu is recorded as showing Herself in the guise of The Morrighan according to the book called, "The Guises of the Morrighan" - written by Sorita D'Este and her husband David Rankine."Danu births inspiration and wisdom into the world through the crystal clear waters of the Well of Segais. She brings Triads of Gods into the world she wields Earth magic to protect her children and water magic to transform them into enlightened beings. Danu is every where, she is in every living thing, and like a good mother, she stands firm, giving of her love and support she allows us our mistakes and never forces decisions or actions. Yet when we are in our greatest need, she comes to us and offers comfort. She brings bounty and fertility, knowledge, wisdom and inspiration. She is the goddess of the land and of the waters of life. May her abundant presence be felt for all time." Michelle Skye, "Goddess Alive!" p.122"Sourcehttp://thegoddesstree.com/GoddessGallery/Danu.html"A PRAYER TO THE MOTHER DANU BY: STORMPHEONIXOh great mother, Listen to the woes of your Daughter. I need your Guidance and your Wisdom. Shine your blessed light down on me and guide my path. Walk with me as I learn your mysteries. Help me if I stumble and I will be strong. Bless the ones I love, my family, my friends, and my sisters. As I honor you, bless them with your love and light sweet mother. Help me let go of fear and the pain of my past, to move forward with your truth, guide and bless my Spirit which I dedicate to you with all my heart. Thank you mother Danu, Blessed Behttp://thegoddesstree.com/GoddessGallery/Danu.html
