How to Say “Goddess” in Gaelic

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ban-dia
feminine
The Gaelic word for goddess is ban-dia.
ban-dia is a noun used to refer to a female deity.
Meaning: female deity (noun)

Did you know?

  • In Gaelic mythology, the 'goddess' figure often appears as a sovereign entity who must be married to a king for him to legitimately rule the land.
  • In folklore, a 'goddess' like the Morrígan often shifted shape into a crow, blending the divine with animal imagery.
  • Because ban-dia uses the root dia, it shares an ancestor with the English word 'deity'.

Examples in context

  • Tha an ban-dia fìor chumhach.
    The goddess is very powerful.

Example conversation

Catriona and Angus are visiting a museum of ancient mythology.

  1. Catriona

    Seall air an ban-dia seo, Angus.
    Look at this goddess, Angus.
  2. Angus

    Tha i guailinn agus làidir.
    She is graceful and strong.
  3. Catriona

    Is i ban-dia an t-uisge i.
    She is the goddess of the water.
  4. Angus

    Tha an dealbh sin glè interesting.
    That statue is very interesting.

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