| Cernunnous
(the Horned One) is the ancient Celtic god of the underworld and ruler of
the dead. Images of the dark sorcerer etched into cave walls in France
date back to 9000B.C. He is portrayed as a horned deity surrounded by
fearsome animals. Also associated with hunting and fertility,
Cernunnous became identified with the Antichrist when Christianity spread to
the Celtic regions. After the conversion of Ireland, Cernunnous was
increasingly linked with a dark and foul underworld, the dwelling place of
evil spirits and souls of the damned. (o)
Resource List - all entries are taken verbatim from
the original source:
(o) "The Encyclopedia of Hell." Miriam
Van Scott. St. Martin's Press. ©1998
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