Taranis

Culture: Gaulish/British (Celtic)   Domain: Thunder, the sky

Taranis, whose name is directly related to the word for "thunder" in Celtic languages, is a sky and thunder god closely associated with the wheel symbol found widely across Celtic art and votive offerings; Roman writers linked him to Jupiter, reflecting his standing as a major sky-power in Gaulish religion.

Associations

Thunder, the sky, protective strength, the wheel symbol.

Ways people honor him (modern)

• Keep wheel imagery, a common surviving Celtic solar/thunder symbol, on the altar
• Approach storms with respect rather than either fear or dismissal
• Research surviving Celtic wheel-votive offerings for authentic symbolism
• Reflect on his direct Roman association with Jupiter as a sign of his importance

Approach any deity with respect and do your own research. Practices vary widely between traditions, and modern devotional practice often goes beyond what survives in ancient sources.