# Caeltia Mac Dea — The Demi-Gods character guide > Caeltia Mac Dea in The Demi-Gods by James Stephens. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Caeltia, Mac Dea, Said Caeltia **First appearance:** 0003-i ## Who they are A seraph who trades his silver-mounted pipe for a clay one and asks Patsy to throw his money in a ditch, Caeltia Mac Dea tests what men truly value. ## Relationships ### [Patsy Mac Cann](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/characters/patsy_mac_cann) _family_ Caeltia and Patsy are likely siblings or close relatives, sharing frequent interactions suggesting familial intimacy. ### [Finaun Mac Dea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/characters/finaun_mac_dea) _family_ Caeltia and Finaun are likely siblings or close kin, sharing a deep familial bond. ### [Eileen Ni Cooley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/characters/eileen_ni_cooley) _friendship_ Caeltia and Eileen are close friends or allies, often seen together in social circles. ### [Patsy Mac Cann](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/characters/patsy_mac_cann) _family_ Caeltia and Patsy are likely siblings or close relatives, sharing frequent interactions suggesting familial intimacy. ### [Finaun Mac Dea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/characters/finaun_mac_dea) _family_ Caeltia and Finaun are likely siblings or close kin, sharing a deep familial bond. ### [Patsy Mac Cann](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/characters/patsy_mac_cann) _family_ Caeltia and Patsy are likely siblings or close relatives, sharing frequent interactions suggesting familial intimacy. ### [Eileen Ni Cooley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/characters/eileen_ni_cooley) _friendship_ Caeltia and Eileen are close friends or allies, often seen together in social circles. ### [Finaun Mac Dea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/characters/finaun_mac_dea) _family_ Caeltia and Finaun are likely siblings or close kin, sharing a deep familial bond. ### [Eileen Ni Cooley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/characters/eileen_ni_cooley) _friendship_ Caeltia and Eileen are close friends or allies, often seen together in social circles. ## In the story ### [The Demi-Gods](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/the-demi-gods) Mentioned in Finaun's story. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/ii) One of the three angels; prefers to walk rather than fly to the campfire. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/iii) One of the angels; asleep with the others, barely visible in the pre-dawn light. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/v) Described as a noble old man with a sweeping white beard, sleeping peacefully. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/vi) The eldest angel; observes the donkey, strokes his beard, and asks Mary about food, initiating the lecture. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/vii) Referred to as the first angel; speaks about sacred tradition and the importance of custom, and imitates Patsy's eating. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/viii) As the eldest angel, comments on the simplicity of food in an organized society. ### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/x) One of the angels, wise but struggling to express ultimate truths in human language; engages in discussions with the Mac Canns. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xii) A seraph with a small coal-black beard; sits with Patsy Mac Cann by the brazier and marches at the tail of the cart, discussing porter and whisky. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xiii) Questions Patsy about his feelings for Eileen, offering insightful observations. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xiv) Intervenes to warn of the approaching rain and suggests seeking shelter. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xv) Smokes a silver-mounted briar, asks Eileen about her life, and defers to his father Finaun. ### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xvi) The other eternal enemy; pursues and is pursued by Finaun through myriad existences. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xvii) Tells Patsy he was awake for him during the story. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xix) Explains Finaun's trances as conversations with the hierarchy, then violently attacks Eileen before seeking comfort from Finaun. ### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xx) Assists Patsy in hunting rabbits by driving them out of cover. ### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xxiii) Smiles and claims to know more about the people involved in Patsy's story, but defers to the ongoing tale. ### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xxiv) Reveals he is Patsy's Guardian Angel and prepares to tell a story about the men who took their clothes. ### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xxvi) Praised as a good storyteller by Mac Cann; prompts Art to tell his story. ### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xxviii) Consulted by Finaun about their departure; refuses to speak of Mac Cann's disappearance, looking downcast. ### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xxix) Sent by Mary on a foraging expedition, later aligns with Art against Cuchulain and O'Brien, but is restrained by Finaun. ### [The Encounter with Eileen Ni Cooley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xxx) Crouches with Cuchulain, observing the events. ### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xxxi) Observes Patsy with a severe gaze that instills fear, and announces the angels' departure the next day. ### [XXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xxxiv) Reveals he and Finaun knew about the stolen wings all along. Urges Patsy to discard the money and breaks his own pipe, showing detachment from material possessions. ### [XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xxxv) Accepts Patsy's pipe and spade, advises Patsy to keep the gold piece, says farewell, and digs up the buried finery. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/characters/caeltia_mac_dea - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/characters