Belenus

Belenus was a sun and fire God, and was very similar in qualities to the Greek God, Apollo. He was sometimes simply called "Bel" and the fire festival of Beltane gets its name from this God. One of the strongest symbols of Beltane are the great bonfires, in honour of Belenus. He protected livestock, such as sheep and cattle (horses were Epona's domain). Belenus also ruled over all the healing arts.

He was a Gaulish God, whose influence ranged as far as Italy and Britain. Belenus was married to the great mother Goddess, Danu. His Irish counterpart was called Bile. Bile had the same qualities as Belenus, but was also associated with the underworld.

There is a temple dedicated to Belenus near modern-day Bordeaux, France. There have also been some Roman inscriptions uncovered that refer to Apollo-Belenus, further linking the two related Deities.