Other Bards

Celtic

Below is a list of minor bards, poets and satirists who appeared in Celtic myths and legends.

I have even included a couple of fools or jesters here.

NameMythDescription
Morfesa of FaliasIrishDanann druid and poet of the Tuatha De Danann. See Druids, Druids of Danu.
Esras of GoriasIrishDanann druid and poet of the Tuatha De Danann. See Druids, Druids of Danu.
Semias of MuriasIrishDanann druid and poet of the Tuatha De Danann. See Druids, Druids of Danu.
Uiscias of FindiasIrishDanann druid and poet of the Tuatha De Danann. See Druids, Druids of Danu.
Abcan Mac BicelmoisIrishDanann harper.
Cridenbél (Crichinpél)IrishDanann satirist.
Loch LethglasIrishFomorian poet of King Indech.
FerchesIrishPoet-warrior of Ailill Aulomm. Slayer of Eogabal, father of Aine.
Do DeraIrishThe fool of Lugaid Mac Con, whom he resembled. Impersonated the Lugaid in the Battle of Cenn Abrat, so his master (Lugaid) could escape.
Eochaid ÉigeasIrishA cheif poet of Fiachna Mac Baetain of Ulster. A rival of Mongan.
ForgollIrishA poet and rival of Mongan.
AneirinWelshOne of the five early bards (cynfeirdd), listed alongside Taliesin. Was said to have written Y Goddinn.
BlwchbarddWelshOne of the five early bards (cynfeirdd), listed alongside Taliesin. Nothing is known about him.
Cian
(or Gwenith Gwawd)
WelshOne of the five early bards (cynfeirdd), listed alongside Taliesin. Nothing is known about him.
Talhearn Tad AwenWelshOne of the five early bards (cynfeirdd), listed alongside Taliesin. Nothing is known about him.

Created:August 16, 2003

Modified:June 16, 2024