Associated with love, youth, and inspiration.

Name(s): Aengus, Oengus, Óengus, Aengus Og, Aengus mac Og

Etymology: Old Irish macc means “boy” or “son” while Old Irish óac means “young.”

Related to: Aengus may be related to the Welsh Mabon and the Gaulish Maponus, as “mac Og” has a similar meaning of “son.”

Parents: Aengus’ parents are the Dagda and Boann. His foster father was Midir (another son of the Dagda).

Children: Aengus’ foster son was Diarmuid.

Affiliations: Tuatha de Danann

Locations: As son of Boann, Aengus is associated with the river Boyne that bears her name. He is specifically stated to dwell at Bru na Boinne, a complex of tombs near that river; it is said that here the trees are always in fruit and there is always a well-cooked pig ready to be eaten.

Tales:
The Dream of Aengus
The Fosterage of the House of the Two Pails
The Pursuit of Diarmaid and Grainne
The Wooing of Etain

Other details: Aengus is known for his sympathy for and help to those who are in love.

He is a fine warrior and skilled with horses.

Aengus possesses a sword called Moralltach or “great fury,” a gift from Manannan.