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Toutatis (or Teutates), ancient god of Celts and Gauls, whose name means father of the tribe. He was a god of war, growth and prosperity.

It represented the unity and the harmony of the tribe (often confused with Ogmios).

Each tribe had its own Toutatis.

Alternative: Albiorix ("king of the world"), Caturix ("king of the battle"), Loucetius, Rigisamos

Also, an asteroid: see 4179 Toutatis

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