This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5MZ.2ACEB/25.74 Message Board Post: It is my understanding that Goff is a derivitive of the Welsh God of Smithing and ale making.Govannon the Welsh god is the same as the Irish God Giobne(sp?)The weapons made by this god could kill just by a touch and the ale gave everlasting life.Look in Pagan books for more info--Edain McCoy is a pagan writer with a bit of info. Good Luck