Boann
Culture & Region
Celtic (Ireland)
Time Period
c. Medieval texts; ancient river goddess
Domains
River Boynewaterfertilityknowledgecattle
Symbols & Animals
Rivercowwhite
Sacred Sites & Cult Centers
- River Boyne
- Brú na Bóinne (Newgrange)
Key Myths & Stories
Approaches forbidden well; creates River Boyne; mother of Aengus; knowledge quest
Related Deities
≈ Ganga (river goddess); ≈ Danu