Talk:Irish mythology

Festivals and Seasons

 * Samhain
 * Beltane
 * Lughnassa
 * Imbolc

Gods and Goddesses

 * Tuatha de Danaan
 * The Dagda
 * Morrigan
 * Cian
 * Brighid
 * Boann
 * Banbha
 * Cliodna
 * Creidhne
 * Cyhiraeth
 * Danu
 * Dian Cecht
 * Donn
 * Eriu
 * Fodla
 * Goibhniu
 * Luchta
 * Lugh, (also spelt Lug)
 * Macha
 * Nechtan
 * Neit
 * Nemhain
 * Nuada
 * Oengus
 * Ogma

Heroes and Heroines

 * Fionn mac Cumhail
 * Cu Chulainn
 * Brian Boru, a historical character rather than a mythological being.

Legendary creatures

 * Sidhe
 * Banshee
 * Leprechaun
 * Goblin
 * Púca

Places

 * Giant's Causeway

Miscellaneous

 * Celts and human sacrifice

Accounts and Writings

 * The Book of Invasions
 * Táin Bó Cúailnge

Other sources

 * Lady Augusta Gregory: Gods and Fighting Men (available as an etext at )

Also see

 * Celtic mythology

Children of Lir
I've changed the Tragedy of the Children of Lir from one of the "greatest" Irish stories to one of the best known, partly because it's a value judgement and therefore not NPOV, but also because, as an Irish mythology buff, I think it's one of the worst. Personal taste and all that. --Nicknack009 08:39, 26 Jan 2005 (UTC)

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Irish Mythology

Gods

They all decent from a common father known as Daghadha.

Dagda/ Daghadha/ Devos The gods all decent from a common father, this gods name was Devos. Devos was known as dago-Deiwios in early Celtic times which translates to mean "good sky" which later he became know as Daghdha. Daghdha is the great father figure in Irish mythology, he goes by many names. Daghadha was the leader of the Tutha Dé Danann and provided for them. He is know for his physical strength and abilities, as well as magical powers, and wisdom. Daghadha was known for his many famous alter egos and many thought the sun was one of his eyes, meaning he could see everything. There are many different stories and ideas about the Daghdha from various groups like the Tutha Dé Danann. Another common meaning for the Daghadha is "good god", this is not in the term of good versus evil but in the context of "technical precision". Daghadha rule lasted 80-years until he died in battle against the Formorians, from a javelin to the heart.

Heros

Lugh/ Lug/ Lugus Lug is a god as well as a hero and warrior figure in Irish mythology. Often you will see "sobriquet Lámhfhada" meaning long armed. This does not refer to his physical appearance but rather to the long rage weapons he uses. One of the common weapons of choice for him was a javelin. Lug was known as Samhildánach, which means one who possesses all the arts. It is said Julius Cezar gave him this name when he declared Lug must be worshiped for his invention of all arts. Lug goes by many other names, some are believed to have come form the Latin word lux while other think it comes form the Celtic word lugio of which translates to the work oath. There are still celebrations for Lug, they have a festival in August called "Celebration of Lughnasa" in his honor.

Goddesses

Goddesses are often referred to as other worldly ladies in Irish mythology. Goddesses are often correlated with the land, especially rivers. Many of these goddesses are connected to sacred rivers that flow throughout Ireland. Tales of many kings is influenced by his relationship with the goddess of the land, they all are very connected with one another. There is a common theme of intimacy between a king and his land, often referred to as kingdom in Irish mythology. Often a result of the kingdom being viewed as a 'divine woman'.

Mother goddesses

Brighid was originally a Celtic goddess and then the mythical lady of the Tutha Dé Danann. Her name was originally Brigit meaning the exalted one.

Danu was known as the river goddess

Mór-Ríoghain/ Morrígu

Mór-Ríoghain was early on known as the mother goddess and her name meant the 'great queen' though her original name was Morrígu meaning 'phantom queen'. She is often portrayed as a war goddess