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Ogma

deity single tradition · 3

Ogma is a deity in Irish mythology. He is said to be one of the brothers of the Dagda.

↻ synthesized from 3 sources

When

First attested
500 CE
Attested period
500 – 2020
Historical notes
Medieval Ireland.

Relationships

co occurs with
Ainge, Elatha son of Delbeath, Englec, Echtgi, Brigit, Mórrígan, Aengus, Bodb Derg, Cermait, Aed
sibling of
Dagda, Nuada
enemy of
Lugh

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (3)
  1. The Dagda
  2. Lugh
  3. Spear of Lugh

Source passages

“He is said to have two brothers, Nuada and Ogma, but this may be an instance of the tendency to triplicate deities.”

#13267 · extracted by google/gemini-2.0-flash-001

“He wins a flagstone-throwing contest against Ogma, the champion, and entertains the court with his harp. The Tuatha Dé Danann are, at that time, oppressed by the Fomorians, and Lugh is amazed at how meekly they accept their oppression. Nuada wonders if this young man could lead them to freedom.”

#16856 · extracted by google/gemini-2.0-flash-001

“He wins a flagstone-throwing contest against Ogma, the champion, and entertains the court with his harp.”

#41751 · extracted by google/gemini-2.0-flash-001