Gods and heroes of the old Celts
Long ago, the Celts told rich tales of gods, heroes and fairy folk, and this puzzle gathers them. You'll be finding the father-god DAGDA, the warrior goddess MORRIGAN, the bright god LUGH, the goddess BRIGID, and the magical TUATHA Dé Danann, children of the goddess DANU.
Because every new puzzle reshuffles the legends, no two Celtic mythology word searches are the same. One round a backwards CUCHULAINN hides in a corner; the next a diagonal CERNUNNOS appears across the middle.
Druids, heroes and the fairy folk
Celtic legend is full of magic and adventure, and the words are here. The wise DRUID tends the sacred OAK, the great hero CUCHULAINN and the leader FINN mac Cumhaill fight legendary battles, and the king NUADA and the god AENGUS appear in many a tale. There's the horned god CERNUNNOS, the magic CAULDRON, the shape-shifting SELKIE and POOKA, and the fairy people — the FAE and the SIDHE — along with the festival of SAMHAIN, the crow BRAN, and the magical isle of AVALON.
It's a great fit for a mythology topic. Tracking down C-E-R-N-U-N-N-O-S turns spelling practice into a Celtic legend.
How to play
Drag across a word, or click its first and last letter — both work. Each word you spot locks in with its own colour and ticks off the list, so you always know what's left to find.
Want a real challenge? Switch to Medium or Hard for a bigger grid with diagonals and reverse words. Stuck on one? Tap Hint for a nudge, or Solve to reveal the whole grid at once.
Print a Celtic mythology word search pack
Tap Download for a printable PDF of fresh Celtic mythology puzzles, with optional answer keys. Choose how many you want and how many per page — perfect for a mythology topic, a classroom, or a quiet afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
What's in the Celtic mythology word search?
Gods, heroes and magic of the Celts — the Dagda, Morrigan, Lugh and Brigid, heroes like Cuchulainn and Finn, druids and the sacred oak, plus the fairy folk (the Sidhe and Fae), the Pooka, Selkie and the festival of Samhain. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
Is the Celtic mythology word search free to print?
Yes. Play free online or download a printable PDF pack with optional answer keys — no sign-up required.
Is it suitable for kids?
Absolutely. Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words, perfect for a mythology lesson and young learners.