Lughnasadh has a particularly clear connection with figures from Irish tradition.
Lugh
A major Irish deity associated with skill, kingship and many arts; central to the name and mythology surrounding Lughnasadh.
Tailtiu
A figure in Irish tradition connected with the assembly and games associated with Lughnasadh.
Macha
An Irish sovereignty figure whose traditions connect land, kingship and assembly, though not exclusively to Lughnasadh.
Demeter
A Greek harvest goddess sometimes used in modern comparative practice, not an historical Lughnasadh deity.
Historical distinction
Lugh and Tailtiu belong directly to Irish Lughnasadh tradition. Cross-pantheon harvest associations should be identified as modern comparisons.
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Reference
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lughnasadh
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