Moccus
According to Celtic mythology and inscriptions, Moccus (also known as Moccos) is a Celtic god associated with boars. He was worshipped by the Lingones tribe, who inhabited the region between the Seine and Marne rivers in modern-day France.
Etymology and Symbolism
The name βMoccusβ is derived from the Gaulish word for wild boar, βmoccosβ. In Celtic culture, boars were revered for their ferocity, strength, and fertility. As a god of boars, Moccus likely embodied these qualities, representing courage, protection, and abundance.
According to Celtic mythology and inscriptions, Moccus (also known as Moccos) is a Celtic god associated with boars. He was worshipped by the Lingones tribe, who inhabited the region between the Seine and Marne rivers in modern-day France.
Etymology and Symbolism
The name βMoccusβ is derived from the Gaulish word for wild boar, βmoccosβ. In Celtic culture, boars were revered for their ferocity, strength, and fertility. As a god of boars, Moccus likely embodied these qualities, representing courage, protection, and abundance.