Ogma
Ogma, Lord of Eloquence and Literature, is credited with inventing Ogham script, a system of writing incorporating notches and strokes traditionally cut into wood or stone. It may also be used for divination and to communicate with Ogma. Ogma is a poet and a warrior. He is skilled in warcraft. His name appears on curse tablets intended to provide justice or to enforce curses. The Romans identified Ogma with Hercules.
MANIFESTATION:
Ogma is described as an old but powerful bald, sunburned man yet he is simultaneously a strong-man akin to Heracles.
ICONOGRAPHY:
Ogma leads a band of happy men attached to him by golden chains linking their ears to his tongue.
SPIRIT ALLIES:
His father, the Dagda. Ogma forms a triad with the Dagda and Lugh.
ATTRIBUTES:
Bow, club
PLANET:
Sun
SEE ALSO:
- Ailinn
- Dagda
- Heracles
- Lugh
- Nuada
Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses– Written by Judika Illes Copyright © 2009 by Judika Illes.
