Julius Caesar attempted to integrate the Gallic religion within the context

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06-Apr-2026 04 am

Julius Caesar attempted to integrate the Gallic religion within the context of Roman mythology—similar to the approach taken by the Gauls themselves following their conquest. He notes that they regarded Mercury as the foremost of the gods, viewing him as the originator of all arts, the deity overseeing commerce, and the protector of roads and guide for travelers. It can be speculated that he served as a guide for the deceased, akin to his role for the Romans, leading souls to the Other-world. Numerous bronze statues dedicated to Mercury, originating from Gaul, still exist. Apollo was esteemed as the god of medicine and healing, Minerva was recognized as the patroness of arts and crafts, Jupiter ruled the heavens, and Mars was the god of war. Cæsar appears to categorize a significant number of Gallic deities under five classifications, using Roman nomenclature. According to Cæsar, a particularly important deity among the Gauls was, in Roman terms, Dis, or Pluto, the god of the Underworld where the dead reside. The Gauls claimed descent from him, and for this reason, Cæsar states, they initiated their measurement of the twenty-four hours of the day with the arrival of night. The name of this deity remains unspecified. It is believed that alongside Æsus, Teutates, Taranus, and in Irish mythology, Balor and the Fomorians, he symbolizes the forces of darkness, death, and malevolence. Consequently, Celtic mythology is interpreted as a variation of the universal solar myth, representing the idea of the perpetual struggle between Day and Night. The God of Light was recognized in Gaul and Ireland as Lugh, or Lugus, whose influence can be seen in numerous place names such as Lug-dunum and Lyons, among others. Lugh is depicted in Irish legend with clearly solar characteristics. When he addresses his troops prior to the significant battle against the Fomorians, they reportedly feel, according to the saga, as though they are witnessing the dawn of the sun. However, he was also a deity associated with the Underworld, aligned with his mother Ethlinn, the daughter of Balor, and thus connected to the Powers of Darkness.

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