Lusitanian Mythology - Main Pantheon
Hello! I am still conducting a lot of research into this, and I am currently practicing reading primary texts as well (my Spanish and Gallego are sub par). But I’m gathering some information and putting them together as I go.
This mythology comes from the region of western Iberia. It includes most of modern day Portugal, Galicia, Extremadura, and a portion of Salamanca.
The main pantheon of the gods consisted of:
Ataegina is the goddess of birth, fertility, healing, illness, renewal, and death. She is generally petitioned for an awakening and blessing on long dormant things (relationships, plans, etc). She is also asked for retribution, justice, and to curse others.
Endovelicus, the god of healing and of the oracles. He is a very important and prolific figure that seems to be of great importance based on the shrines dedicated to him.
Epona, the goddess and protector of horses, donkeys, and mules. She is the goddess of fertility, it is said that her and her horses lead the soul into the afterlife.
Nabia is both a god and goddess associated with the earth and sacred springs of the world. They also are the god/goddess of water and rivers.
Trebaruna is the goddess of home and secrets. She is the protector of property, the home, and families.
Bandua/Bandi is a goddess, protector of the local community.
La Matres, also known as The Mothers and represented by three female figures, are the goddesses of abundance and fertility.
Lugus is a deity that crosses many borders. He is the sun god and a fierce warrior. He is said to be the god of storms and especially thunder storms. He is associated with the reven, crow, and lynx.
Again, this is mostly for my own reference. I will be doing more reading and studying to come. If you have more information, please feel free to add.
