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Cernunnos

ker-NOO-nos

kɜːrˈnuːnɒs

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Cernunnos

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Gaulish — 'the horned one'.
Meaning
A Celtic horned deity associated with nature, wild animals, fertility, and the underworld; frequently depicted in a cross-legged posture.

Common mispronunciations

ser-NOO-nosker-NOO-nus

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