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Bodb Derg

deity single tradition · 2

Bodb Derg was chosen as king of the Tuatha Dé Danann after they were defeated by Érimón of the Milesians (humans). Manannán was appointed as co-king or overseer alongside him. The text does not elaborate further on Bodb Derg's role or characteristics.

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When

First attested
0 CE
Attested period
0 – 2020
Historical notes
Mentioned in the Book of Fermoy.

Relationships

co occurs with
Donn, Crom Dubh, Nuada, Ogma, Elatha son of Delbeath, Englec, The Morrígan, Boann, Mórrígan, Dagda, Tuatha Dé Danann, Manannán mac Lir
sibling of
Cermait, Aed, Midir, Aengus, Brigit, Ainge, Echtgi
child of
The Dagda

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (2)
  1. The Dagda
  2. Manannán mac Lir

Source passages

“His children include Aengus, Cermait, and Aed (often called the three sons of the Dagda), Brigit and Bodb Derg.”

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“After the Tuatha Dé Danann were defeated by Érimón of the Milesians (humans), Bodb Derg was chosen as king of the Tuatha Dé Danann and Manannán as co-king or perhaps the king's overseer.”

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