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Amaethon

Amaethon

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A god of farming in old Welsh stories who brings crops and food
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Amaethon
  • Gilfaethwy (meaning servant of Maeth) was bound to help the ploughman god Amaethon in cutting the sod.

Examples

  • In Welsh mythology, Amaethon is revered as the ancient god of agriculture and farming.

  • The festival celebrated Amaethon, featuring rituals to honor the god of farming and the abundance he brings.

  • Stories tell of Amaethon, the deity who blessed the fields and ensured bountiful harvests.

Surface Forms

Amaethon main

Etymology

The word Amaethon comes from old Welsh and contains amaeth, which means 'ploughing' or 'farming'. So Amaethon is like a farming god who brings crops and good harvests, which is why he is known as the ancient Welsh god of farming.