Taranis

Celtic

Since Taranis’ name means “Thunderer”, Taranis was identified with the Germanic god Donar and with the Roman god Jupiter. His name suggests that he was the god of rain, storm and thunder. His symbol was the spoke wheel.

Taranis was one of three gods mentioned by the Roman poet Lucan; the other gods were Esus and Teutates. His sacrificial victims (human?) were placed in a wicker image before it was burned.