dana

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Definition

Proper noun 1. Celtic goddess: In Celtic mythology, Dana is a mother goddess, considered the mother of the Tuatha Dé Danann, a race of supernatural beings. She is often identified with the Welsh goddess Don.

Usage Notes
  • "Dana" is used exclusively as a proper noun, referring to this specific mythological figure. It is always capitalized.
  • It is primarily used in academic, historical, or literary contexts related to Celtic mythology and folklore.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Scholars often compare the Irish goddess Dana to the Welsh mother goddess Don.
    • In the myth, Dana is the ancestral mother of the Tuatha Dé Danann.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Children of Dana": A poetic or alternative name for the Tuatha Dé Danann, meaning "the people of the goddess Dana."
    • The ancient texts tell of the arrival of the Children of Dana in Ireland.
Variants and Related Words
  • Danu: An alternative name for the same goddess. The names Dana and Danu are often used interchangeably in scholarly texts.
  • Tuatha Dé Danann: (Proper noun) The tribe or people of the goddess Dana, a central race in Irish mythology.
Synonyms
  • Danu: (Proper noun) The primary synonym.
  • Don: (Proper noun) The Welsh equivalent goddess.
Related Phrases
  • Mother of the Gods: A descriptive title sometimes used for Dana/Danu in mythological discussions.
    • As the Mother of the Gods, Dana holds a primordial place in the Celtic pantheon.
Noun
  1. Celtic goddess who was the mother of the Tuatha De Danann; identified with the Welsh Don

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