What’s to say about Lughs?
Lughs is comprised of a few of “hard knocks” cripples working together to provide you with affordable chain maille & designer jewelry, original paintings, prints and seasonal ornamental items. Much of what you may purchase here are original “One a Kind” and signed by the artist or as a LUGH item. Lugh jewelry items are created from solid wire and recycled metals that have been cast, formed, cut, filed, or soldered and assembled all by hand in USA. Refer to our FAQ page for more.
A terracotta figurine of a Celtic warrior. Likely a Celtic Gaul. From Egypt, 220-180 BCE. (British Museum, London). Although originating as an all-wise and all-seeing deity, Lugh was later thought of as a historical figure, great warrior, and Irish cultural hero.
In reference to our logo/trade name and in response to inquiries about what appears to be unrelated images within the site, Lugh formerly known as the Gaulish god Lugos the ” Many-Skilled God” was known to the Celts as a god of arts and craftsmanship because he mastered so many. Ancient Romans (Caesar) associated Lugh with the Roman god Mercury/Greek Hermes, as well as Apollo through his association with Lugus. Celtic/Gaulish mythological god Lugus/Lugos, Lugh (pronounced LOO) is a popular Celtic sun god, god of storms was known as a fierce warrior and for his many skills. He was also associated with the raven, crow, the lynx, a magic hound named “Failinis”, and possessed several magical weapons, including an invincible spear named “Fragarach” that is said to have never missed it’s target. The Gaulish Lugos is connected to the Irish ‘Lugh’. In Julius Caesar’s Gallic War essays, he identifies idols of the Gauls referring them to similar to corresponding Roman ones. Historically, Lugh is only associated with the Pagan god Mercury by Julius Caesar where he actually also calls him the god Lugus — Lugh whom he identified as the “inventor of all arts”. Back then Lugus and the Gaulish cult was centered in Lugundum, which has later become Lyon, France. Pictured, a Gaulish depiction of Mercury, now at the Carnavalet Museum in Paris. Named by the Romans as Lugus (god of the light and sun) similar to the Greco -Roman god Apollo, modern images since the Victorian era associate him as the sun god. Today he is one of few Gaulish gods who still remains popular since the Celts had receded to the British Isles. To the Irish, Lugh is called sam ildanach, meaning skilled in many arts simultaneously. The harvest festival of Lughnasadh is also associated with Lugh which is named in honor of him.
Founder of Lughs.net, Maurice Garson AKA, Britt Garrison is a self – taught multimedia fine artist. Much of his interest of the arts revolve, in that he accepts as challenge and finds enjoyment creating in any medium. Thus coincidentally in respect of Lugh, the creation of Lugh’s.net. This site will also display completed one of a kind miniature paintings, hand made seasonal items and jewelry from other artists for sale. In time as this site is built, progressively we will introduce the other talents that contribute to this unique inventory.