The Gods tended to be very local with personal names to suit the location and the people who lived in the area. They existed side by side with people and were very real. It was not a case of the Gods being worshipped, so much as that they were there, and had to be respected and honoured. If you required a favour you would ask the Gods to help, and in return would make promises or offerings to keep them happy.

Take great care not to muddle the Irish Myths of the 6th century with the beliefs of the pre-Roman British people!

Here are a few of the names of the Gods, and their powers.
This is only a small list! (Still compiling it!)

Belief in the afterlife was very strong, and amongst the warrior class there was a head cult. It was believed that the spirit resided in the head, so, be capturing your enemies head, you capture the spirit. Some of the warriors had no fear of death, believing that as you die you walk straight through the veil - into the afterlife

Below is a graphical reconstruction of the temple area in Danebury Hillfort, where perhaps Man met the Gods!