Celtic Mythology

Taranis

Part A: Brief Discription

Taranis was the Celtic thunder God. He can be compared to the Roman God Jupiter.
It is believed that the sound of coming thunder was actually the sound of the rolling wheels of Taranis' chariot. Taranis is generally depicted as a fair god, and slow to wrath.  
Due to Taranis association with chariots, he is also associated with the wheel.
He was worshipped mainly in the British Isles.

He is physically represented as a middle aged man with a bearded face, carrying a wheel.

Part B: Their role in Society

Taranis had a major role in Celtic society and thunder was a regular occurrence in their society. He was also believed to be the god of heaven, so Taranis would have a major presence in society as death and the afterlife were/are inevitable.
As stated in Part A, Taranis is generally depicted as a fair god and therefore is a much more loved and worshipped god than the others.

Part C: Pictures

Part D: Rituals

Rituals to honour Taranis include:
- Carry a piece of lighting blasted oak on your person.
- Creating statues of worship.

Taranis was the God of the heavens as well, so many ceremonies relating to death were performed in Taranis' name.