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* The regions of [[UsefulNotes/TheMoonsOfJupiter Jupiter's moon Europa]] comprised of ridges and crevices are named after places in Celtic mythology, such as the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conamara_Chaos Conamara Chaos]] region named after the coastal area in western Ireland. Also named after Celtic mythology are many of Europa's craters, such as [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pwyll_(crater) Pwyll]] (after the famous lord of Dyfed in Welsh folklore), the second-largest on the moon's surface.

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* The regions of [[UsefulNotes/TheMoonsOfJupiter Jupiter's moon Europa]] comprised composed of ridges and crevices are named after places in Celtic mythology, such as the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conamara_Chaos Conamara Chaos]] region named after the coastal area in western Ireland. Also named after Celtic mythology are many of Europa's craters, such as [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pwyll_(crater) Pwyll]] (after the famous lord of Dyfed in Welsh folklore), the second-largest on the moon's surface.
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* [[TankGoodness The Taranis]] from ''VideoGame/FugaMelodiesOfSteel'' takes its name from the Gaulish god of thunder, likely due to how he was often associated with mobility and [[TheDreaded foul weather]].

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* [[TankGoodness The Taranis]] from ''VideoGame/FugaMelodiesOfSteel'' takes its name from the Gaulish god of thunder, likely due to how he was often associated with mobility and [[TheDreaded foul weather]].weather]], along with the Roman accounts of him desiring sacrifices being reflected in the game's [[PoweredByAForsakenChild Soul Cannon mechanic]]. The [[VideoGame/FugaMelodiesOfSteel2 second game]] introduces another tank known as the Belenos, named after the Gauls' god of healing.
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* ''VideoGame/DragaliaLost'': [[BonusBoss Tartarus]], the Agito of [[DarkIsEvil Shadow]], is weak to light weapons, in this case, the InfinityPlusOneSword (at this time) for light which are all named after the many weapons of the mythology. In this case we have Caladbolg (sword), Fragarach (blade), Claíomh Solais (dagger), Rog Mol (axe), Areadbhar (lance), Tathlum (bow), Brionac (wand), Del Frith (staff) and Gae Assail (manacaster).

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* ''VideoGame/DragaliaLost'': [[BonusBoss Tartarus]], Tartarus, the Agito of [[DarkIsEvil Shadow]], is weak to light weapons, in this case, the InfinityPlusOneSword (at this time) for light which are all named after the many weapons of the mythology. In this case we have Caladbolg (sword), Fragarach (blade), Claíomh Solais (dagger), Rog Mol (axe), Areadbhar (lance), Tathlum (bow), Brionac (wand), Del Frith (staff) and Gae Assail (manacaster).
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* Link's loyal horse in ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZelda'' is named Epona after the Gaulish goddess of fertility and the harvest, given she was primarily a protector goddess of horses.

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* Link's loyal horse in ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZelda'' ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' is named Epona after the Gaulish goddess of fertility and the harvest, given she was primarily a protector goddess of horses.
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* ''Literature/TheInheritanceCycle'': One title for Eragon is Argetlam ("silver hand" in the Ancient Language), due to the placement of the silver mark left on all Dragon Riders in the place that first touches their dragon.
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* Salvatore Doni and Duke Voban have both received Authorities from Nuada and Balor respectively in ''LightNovel/{{Campione}}''.
* ''LightNovel/{{Durarara}}'' derives significant plot points from Celtic mythology, such as [[HeadlessHorseman Dullahan]] Celty.
* Diarmuid un Duibhne appears in ''LightNovel/FateZero''.

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* Salvatore Doni and Duke Voban have both received Authorities from Nuada and Balor respectively in ''LightNovel/{{Campione}}''.
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* ''LightNovel/{{Durarara}}'' ''Literature/{{Durarara}}'' derives significant plot points from Celtic mythology, such as [[HeadlessHorseman Dullahan]] Celty.
* Diarmuid un Duibhne appears in ''LightNovel/FateZero''.''Literature/FateZero''.
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* Celtic beasts occasionally appear in ''Franchise/{{Castlevania}}'', such as Balor (or [[SpellMyNameWithAnS Balore]], in this case) in ''VideoGame/CastlevaniaChroniclesOfSorrow'' and ''VideoGame/CastlevaniaPortraitOfRuin''.

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* Celtic beasts occasionally appear in ''Franchise/{{Castlevania}}'', such as Balor (or [[SpellMyNameWithAnS Balore]], in this case) in ''VideoGame/CastlevaniaChroniclesOfSorrow'' ''VideoGame/CastlevaniaAriaOfSorrow'', ''VideoGame/CastlevaniaDawnOfSorrow'' and ''VideoGame/CastlevaniaPortraitOfRuin''.
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* The regions of [[UsefulNotes/TheMoonsOfJupiter Jupiter's moon Europa]] comprised of ridges and crevices are named after places in Celtic mythology, such as the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conamara_Chaos Conamara Chaos]] region. Also named after Celtic mythology are many of Europa's craters, such as [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pwyll_(crater) Pwyll]], the second-largest on the moon's surface.

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* The regions of [[UsefulNotes/TheMoonsOfJupiter Jupiter's moon Europa]] comprised of ridges and crevices are named after places in Celtic mythology, such as the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conamara_Chaos Conamara Chaos]] region.region named after the coastal area in western Ireland. Also named after Celtic mythology are many of Europa's craters, such as [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pwyll_(crater) Pwyll]], Pwyll]] (after the famous lord of Dyfed in Welsh folklore), the second-largest on the moon's surface.

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* [[TankGoodness The Taranis]] from ''VideoGame/FugaMelodiesOfSteel'' takes its name from the Gaulish god of thunder.

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* [[TankGoodness The Taranis]] from ''VideoGame/FugaMelodiesOfSteel'' takes its name from the Gaulish god of thunder.thunder, likely due to how he was often associated with mobility and [[TheDreaded foul weather]].
* Link's loyal horse in ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZelda'' is named Epona after the Gaulish goddess of fertility and the harvest, given she was primarily a protector goddess of horses.


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* The regions of [[UsefulNotes/TheMoonsOfJupiter Jupiter's moon Europa]] comprised of ridges and crevices are named after places in Celtic mythology, such as the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conamara_Chaos Conamara Chaos]] region. Also named after Celtic mythology are many of Europa's craters, such as [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pwyll_(crater) Pwyll]], the second-largest on the moon's surface.
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* [[TankGoodness The Taranis]] from ''VideoGame/FugaMelodiesOfSteel'' takes its name from the Celtic god of thunder.

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* [[TankGoodness The Taranis]] from ''VideoGame/FugaMelodiesOfSteel'' takes its name from the Celtic Gaulish god of thunder.
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* [[TankGoodness The Taranis]] from ''VideoGame/FugaMelodiesOfSteel'' takes its name from the Celtic god of thunder.
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* ''VideoGame/FateGrandOrder'' includes Fionn mac Cumhaill, Diarmuid Ua Duibhne and Scáthach as Lancers, Fergus mac Roich and another Diarmuid as Sabers, Cú Chulainn as two Lancer (younger and older), Caster and Berserker versions (and arcade-exclusive Setanta as a Saber), Queen Medb as a Rider and Nuada's Airgetlám [[spoiler:actually a fake made by Merlin around Excalibur and given to Bedivere]].

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* ''VideoGame/FateGrandOrder'' includes Fionn mac Cumhaill, Diarmuid Ua Duibhne and Scáthach as Lancers, Fergus mac Roich and another Diarmuid as Sabers, Cú Chulainn as two Lancer in Lancers (younger and older), Caster and Berserker versions (and arcade-exclusive Setanta as a Saber), Queen Medb as a Rider and Nuada's Airgetlám [[spoiler:actually a fake made by Merlin around Excalibur and given to Bedivere]].
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* ''VideoGame/FateGrandOrder'' includes Fionn mac Cumhaill as a Lancer, Fergus mac Roich and another Diarmuid as Sabers, Caster and Berserker versions of Cú Chulainn (and arcade-exclusive Setanta as a Saber), Queen Medb as a Rider and Nuada's Airgetlám [[spoiler:actually a fake made by Merlin around Excalibur and given to Bedivere]].

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* ''VideoGame/FateGrandOrder'' includes Fionn mac Cumhaill Cumhaill, Diarmuid Ua Duibhne and Scáthach as a Lancer, Lancers, Fergus mac Roich and another Diarmuid as Sabers, Cú Chulainn as two Lancer (younger and older), Caster and Berserker versions of Cú Chulainn (and arcade-exclusive Setanta as a Saber), Queen Medb as a Rider and Nuada's Airgetlám [[spoiler:actually a fake made by Merlin around Excalibur and given to Bedivere]].
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* ''Anime/CodeGeass'' contains some references to Celtic mythology, such as the Geass (derived from the geis/geas). It also heavily references Myth/ArthurianLegend, as well as [[spoiler:Lelouch's death having shades of KingInTheMountain, due to WildMassGuessing over his death/possible survival]]. It helps that TheEmpire refers to itself as Britannia and makes heavy use of the legends and actual history of Britain and Ireland.
* ''Franchise/DotHack'' features [[TragicMonster Macha]] and [[BigBad Morganna]] (The Morrigan) [[spoiler:as [[AIIsACrapshoot digital]] [[DeusEstMachina goddesses]]]]. Lia Fail, the Tuatha Dé Danann's stone of destiny is one of the Root Towns of The World. Three characters are known collectively as the "Descendants of Fianna". And Crennuos is also used by [[MegaCorp CC Corp]] for the The World's backstory in ''.hack//G.U.''

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* In the Franchise/MarvelComics ''[[ComicBook/TheMightyThor Thor]]'' miniseries ''Thor: Blood Oath'', Thor and the Warriors Three are tasked with retrieving a spear called Slaughter from the Irish gods. The spear appears to be a combination of the Spear of Lugh and Gae Bolg. It's kept in a cauldron of blood to prevent it from killing anyone who happens to be nearby and is wielded by Chulain, though it doesn't have any extending barbs. Actually the whole series feels like LighterAndSofter (the giant didn't send the questers willingly into their deaths, not like Lugh) norsified CompressedAdaptation of the celtic story about the blood debt of the sons of Tuireann.

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* Salvatore Doni and Duke Voban have both received Authorities from Nuada and Balor respectively in ''LightNovel/{{Campione}}''.
* ''LightNovel/{{Durarara}}'' derives significant plot points from Celtic mythology, such as [[HeadlessHorseman Dullahan]] Celty.
* Diarmuid un Duibhne appears in ''LightNovel/FateZero''.
* ''Franchise/HarryPotter'': Wormtail's silver hand bears an interesting resemblance to Nuada's silver arm.
* ''Literature/TheHoundsOfTheMorrigan'' overflows with references to Irish mythology, including some very obscure bits and bobs of it.

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* Celtic beasts occasionally appear in ''Franchise/{{Castlevania}}'', such as Balor (or [[SpellMyNameWithAnS Balore]], in this case) in ''VideoGame/CastlevaniaChroniclesOfSorrow'' and ''VideoGame/CastlevaniaPortraitOfRuin''.
* ''VideoGame/DragaliaLost'': [[BonusBoss Tartarus]], the Agito of [[DarkIsEvil Shadow]], is weak to light weapons, in this case, the InfinityPlusOneSword (at this time) for light which are all named after the many weapons of the mythology. In this case we have Caladbolg (sword), Fragarach (blade), Claíomh Solais (dagger), Rog Mol (axe), Areadbhar (lance), Tathlum (bow), Brionac (wand), Del Frith (staff) and Gae Assail (manacaster).
* ''VideoGame/FateGrandOrder'' includes Fionn mac Cumhaill as a Lancer, Fergus mac Roich and another Diarmuid as Sabers, Caster and Berserker versions of Cú Chulainn (and arcade-exclusive Setanta as a Saber), Queen Medb as a Rider and Nuada's Airgetlám [[spoiler:actually a fake made by Merlin around Excalibur and given to Bedivere]].
* Cú Chulainn and his younger form Setanta are recurring demons/Personas in the ''Franchise/ShinMegamiTensei'' franchise.
* ''VideoGame/{{Smite}}'' features The Morrígan, Cernunnos, Cú Chulainn, Artio and Cliodhna as playable characters.

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* Cú Chulainn appears in ''VisualNovel/FateStayNight''.

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* The ''WesternAnimation/{{Gargoyles}}'' episode "The Hound of Ulster" features a character who is the modern reincarnation of Cú Chulainn, unknowingly in a DatingCatwoman situation with an evil banshee.[[note]]When a fan noted that their love-hate relationship was rather akin to Cú Chulainn and the Morrigan, WordOfGod [[SureWhyNot suggested that the banshee was the in-universe inspiration for her]].[[/note]] Myth/KingArthur is a minor recurring character, while Avalon and TheFairFolk also appear.
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