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The Dagda is one of the many High Kings of Ireland. His name means "the good god" in Irish. This does not necessarily refer to his moral goodness, just that he is accomplished in many things. He is one of the Tuatha de Danann, the god-race that came to Ireland from some other world around 9,000 to 6,000 years ago.

Though the Dagda is not usually featured in the form of a stag, the first time I encountered him, it was as an anthro red elk stag, so that's how I think of him. Here he is pictured with his cauldron, from which no army could go away unsatisfied. In the corners are his two boars; one is forever growing, and the other is forever roasting, and no amount of consumption will diminish them. On the same note, he also has a pair of fruit trees that bear every fruit in the world all year round. I didn't draw those, however.

If you're interested in learning more about Irish lore, a good book to look into is "Gods and Fighting Men"

Description
The Dagda is one of the many High Kings of Ireland. His name means "the good god" in Irish. This does not necessarily refer to his moral goodness, just that he is accomplished in many things. He is one of the Tuatha de Danann, the god-race that came to Ireland from some other world around 9,000 to 6,000 years ago.

Though the Dagda is not usually featured in the form of a stag, the first time I encountered him, it was as an anthro red elk stag, so that's how I think of him. Here he is pictured with his cauldron, from which no army could go away unsatisfied. In the corners are his two boars; one is forever growing, and the other is forever roasting, and no amount of consumption will diminish them. On the same note, he also has a pair of fruit trees that bear every fruit in the world all year round. I didn't draw those, however.

If you're interested in learning more about Irish lore, a good book to look into is "Gods and Fighting Men"