Cernunnos
/kɛrˈnʌn.oʊs/noun
A horned god of fertility, life, animals, wealth, and the underworld in ancient Celtic mythology.
Did you know?Cernunnos is often depicted with antlers, symbolizing his deep connection to the natural world and the cycle of life and death, making him a powerful figure in Celtic spirituality.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Celtic
Proto-Celtic
*cernu
“a term associated with horns or antlers.”
Gaulish
Gaulish
Cernunnos
“the Horned One, revered as a deity of nature and the underworld.”
Latin
Latin
cernu
“a word denoting 'horn' or 'antler', emphasizing the deity's attributes.”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
Cernunnus
“a variation used in manuscripts referencing the horned god.”
Modern English
English
Cernunnos
“a deity figure representing fertility and the natural cycle, recognized in modern Pagan practices.”