Giobhniu - God of Weaponry - Celtic God

Giobhniu - God of Weaponry

Giobhniu (Gofannon) is the God of Weaponry and metal workers. He is the son of Don, the Mother Goddess. In mythology he brewed an ale of immortality and was also an architect.

The Great Smith

Goibniu (Gwiv`-nee-oo) (Goibhniu, Gwivni, Govannan, Goban, Gobhan, Goibne) is the ancient Celt God of blacksmiths and metalcrafts. He is part of the Irish tradition of one of the trio divine craftsmen and along with his brothers Luchta and Credhne called Na Tri De Dana.

He is featured in the Mabinogion and is known as the provider of fled Goibnenn, a sacred feast of the underworld. He is associated with Brewcrafing after brewing a draught of immortality in his great bronze cauldron.

He is the Blacksmith of the Tuatha De Danann who made weapons for them at Tara, he is said to make a sword from three blows of his hammer and his weapons never miss a target.

--~Attributes and Correspondences~--

Area of Influence:
Weapons, Metalworkers

Pantheon: Celtic

Abode: Tara

Animals: Wolf, Horse, Bear, Ram

Colours: Red

Consort: -

Crystal: Ruby, Bloodstone, Garnet, Red Topaz, Red Agate, Iron, Steel, Bronze

Day: Wednesday

Direction: South

Element: Fire

Incense: Dragons blood, Pine, Basil

Musical Instrument: -

Offerings: -

Planet: Mars, Sun

Plant/Tree: Oak, Nettles, Basil, Broom, Thistle, Pine, Wormwood, Hops, Hawthorn, Furze

Rune: -

Symbols: Weapons, Hammer

Tarot Card: Fours, Fives, The Sun

Time: Noon

Celtic - Gods and Goddesses

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