Aengus
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A god in old Irish stories of love and beauty who protects young people
- proper noun
- /ˈeɪŋɡəs/
- Literature
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Aengus
- Many stories recount the adventures of Aengus, the patron deity of youth and romance in Celtic lore.
- Wandering Aengus
Examples
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"The Song of Wandering Aengus."
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The ferry, the Dun Aengus, had a crew of two.
Fiction book (1997) -
"W. B. Yeats, 'The Song of Wandering Aengus.'"
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In Celtic mythology, Aengus is celebrated as the god of love and beauty, cherished by young men and women.
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Festivals are held in honor of Aengus, the beloved god who embodies love and beauty among the Celts.
Synonyms
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A Celtic god of love who helps young people find romance
is the same deity expressed with another common name form
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A Celtic god of love and beauty who cares for young people
is the identical deity name but presented in a different form
Surface Forms
Aengus main
Etymology
Aengus comes from the old Irish name Óengus, made of óen 'one' and gus 'strength' or 'vigor'. This gives the image of a single strong or special young figure, which helps explain why Aengus is a charming, youthful god of love and beauty and why the name lives on as Angus today.