Danaans

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Danaans

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Name

Danaans

Aliases

Tuatha de Danaan; Celtic gods; Gaulic Gods; British Gods; Gods of Ireland; Gods of Gaul; Children of Danu; et al.

BodyType

Humanoid

AvgHeight

6'0"

AvgWeight

450 lbs

Eyes

2

Hair

Varied

Skin

Varied

Number of Limbs

2

Number of Fingers

5

Number of Toes

5

Special Adaptations

The Celtic gods are extremely long-lived but not immortal like the Olympians; they tend to age at an extremely slow rate upon reaching adulthood. They are three times denser than normal human beings.

Origin

Origin

Revealed in Thor Annual #8

HomePlanet

Avalon

First appearance

Thor #386
(December, 1987)

History

History of this race is unknown.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

The Danaans all have some potential to practice magic,mostly but not limited to changing their appearances, transforming matter and wielding cosmic, elemental and paranormal energies.

Abilities

None known.

Average Strength level

The Average Danaan male can lift (press) about 30 tons under optimal conditions; the average Danaan female can lift (press) 25 tons under optimal conditions.

Weaknesses

None known.

Habitat

Habitat: Earth-like
Gravity: Normal
Atmosphere: Normal
Population: Population of this race is unknown.

Miscellaneous

Type of Government: Monarchy
Level of Technology: Magic
Cultural Traits: The Danaans were worshipped as gods by the Celts and Gaels of the British Isles and Gaul, now comprising modern England, Ireland, Scotland and France.
Representatives: Caber, Cernunnos, The Dagda, The Lady of the Lake, Leir, Morrigan, et al

Notes

• No special notes.

Trivia

• No trivia.

See Also

• Discuss Danaans on the forums
• Appearances of Danaans
• Race Gallery: Danaans

Links and References

• Celtic Gods at the Guide to the Mythological Universe