Sucellus

The originally Celtic god (also Sucaleus, Sucellos, Sucelus) played a versatile role as god of the forest, the pastures, the vineyards, fertility, intoxication, ecstasy and wealth, but also as god of the dead and guardian. He was also equated with the Roman forest god Silvanus. Sucellus is represented as a bearded man with a dog at his feet, holding a long-stemmed mallet or double hammer in his right hand, in some representations a vine knife, and in his left hand a pot or drinking cup. In the Gallic language the name means "the one who strikes well". The hammer could be the typical tool of the coopers. In some depictions, a grape and barrels can be seen. Sometimes it is also shown standing on a barrel.

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