Another of the well-known Celtic deities is the Gallic god Toutatis, a powerful god of warfare, tribal unity, and protection.
Toutatis was believed to have been the divine protector and guardian of the tribes of ancient Gaul, the area of western Europe that would become France.
He was regarded as a powerful warrior, forming an alliance with the other Celtic gods to help protect and defend his people.
He was also associated with rivers, especially the Loire, and the worship of Toutatis was spread across the region.
His name is derived from the Old Celtic word “touta” which means “tribe” or “people”. It is thought that Toutatis may have originally been the tutelary god of a single tribe before becoming a god of all the Celts in the region.
Worship of Toutatis was especially popular among the Treveri people, a tribe located in what is now the Moselle region of Germany.
Toutatis was commonly depicted as a warrior with a spear or a chariot of horses. One common legend states that before battle, the Celts would pray to Toutatis for strength in battle and for their victory.
The worship of Toutatis dates back to the Iron Age and while his popularity decreased over time as Christianity spread, many of his attributes continued to be incorporated into Christian practices. Toutatis is a powerful symbol of strength and protection, and his enduring legacy among the Celts is a testament to his power and influence in ancient times.
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