Irish mythology Irish mythology In Irish mythology, Queen Achtland married one of the " Tuatha Dé Danann" (too'-ah deh dah'nan) who were the children of the Goddess Danu. Their name is often mistranslated simply into "giants", which gives reference to their stature, as well as their lineage, resembling the Nephilim, " fallen angels", of Christian lore. ...more on Wikipedia about "Achtland"
Aífe (Modern Irish Aoife ) is the name of several characters from Irish mythology: ...more on Wikipedia about "Aífe"
In Irish mythology, Ain and her sister wrote the Brehon Laws which protected the rights of women. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ain (mythology)"
In Irish mythology, Airitech was a mysterious creature whose three daughters were werewolves, eventually killed by Cas Corach. ...more on Wikipedia about "Airitech"
In Irish mythology, Prince Anubal of the Dananns of Connacht was the father of Caer by Ethal. ...more on Wikipedia about "Anubal"
Baile, also known as Baile Binnérlach, is the heir to the Ulster throne in the 11th century story Scél Baili Binnbérlaig (The story of Baile and the Clear Voice). ...more on Wikipedia about "Baile"
The banshee ( ) is a creature in Gaelic folklore, the word being derived from the Old Irish ben síde, modern Irish bean sídhe or bean sí, " fairy woman" (bean, woman, and sidhe, being the tuiseal ginideach or possessive case of "fairy"). The sídh are derived from pre-Christian Gaelic deities. ...more on Wikipedia about "Banshee" Be happy with http://www.shortopedia.com
Bé Chuille is a figure from Celtic Mythology, also known as Becuille and Bé Chuma. She was a good witch and a member of the Tuatha Dé Danann, who defeated the evil witch, Carman, in battle. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bé Chuille"
In Irish mythology, Birren was the wife of Bith, a son of the biblical Noah, and with him the mother of Cessair. When her husband was denied a place on the ark, Cessair led Birren, Bith, two other men and fifty women to Ireland, where they landed forty days before the flood. ...more on Wikipedia about "Birren"
In Irish mythology, Bith was a son of the Biblical Noah. His wife was Birren. Their daughter, Cessair, was denied a place in Noah's Ark, so she and her followers sailed to Ireland, landing only forty days before the Deluge. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bith (Celtic mythology)"
In Irish mythology, the god Brea was one of the Tuatha Dé Danann. ...more on Wikipedia about "Brea"
In Goidelic mythology, and especially Scotland, Brian was a bumbling fool who helped Cailleach rescue Deò-ghrèine. He was a son of Tuireann, and brother to Iuchar and Iucharba (these have many variant spellings). ...more on Wikipedia about "Brian (Mythology)"
In Irish and Scottish mythology, Cailleach (also called Cailleach Beara or Cailleac Bheur) was the "Mother of All". The word Cailleach means "old woman". She was a sorceress. In addition to the Celts, the Picts also worshipped her. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cailleach"
In Irish mythology, Canola was the mythical inventor of the harp. After having an argument with her lover, she left his bed in the middle of the night to take a walk. She heard beautiful music and sat down, soon falling asleep. When she woke up the next morning, Canola realized the wind had made the music blowing through partially rotted sinew still attached to a whale skeleton. She designed the harp based on this. ...more on Wikipedia about "Canola (Celtic mythology)"
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In Irish mythology, Cas Corach was a hero who killed three werewolves, daughters of Airitech. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cas Corach"
In Irish mythology, Claíomh Solais (also known as The Sword of Light) was a sword that came from Gorias and belonged to Nuada Airgeadlámh (Nuada of the Silver hand), who was leader of the Tuatha Dé Danann and King of Ireland. An older spelling would have been Claidheamh Soluis - each h replaced by a dot over the letter it follows, known as a ponnc séimhiúcháin. The resulting pronunciation approximates to On Clive Sulish in English. ...more on Wikipedia about "Claíomh Solais"
The clurichaun is an Irish fay which resembles its cousin, the leprechaun. Clurichauns are said to be always drunk, however, unlike their cousins, they are solitary and surly. Clurichauns enjoy riding sheep and dogs like horses at night, but if you treat them well they will protect your wine cellar. If mistreated, they will wreak havoc on your home and spoil your wine stock. ...more on Wikipedia about "Clurichaun"
In Irish mythology, Creidne was a female warrior. ...more on Wikipedia about "Creidne"
Cycle of the Kings, also known as the King's Cycle or the Historical Cycle is a body of Old and Middle Irish Literature. It is said to be less romantic than the Fenian Cycle, less magical than the Mythological Cycle and less heroic than the Ulster Cycle. It contains stories of the legendary kings of Ireland. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cycle of the Kings"
An Echtra or Echtrae (pl. Echtrai) is one of a category of Old Irish literature about a hero's adventures in the Otherworld (see Tír na nÓg and Mag Mell); the otherworldly setting is the distinctive trait of these tales. More generally, echtra was the Old Irish word for "adventure", the Modern Irish word is eachtra. ...more on Wikipedia about "Echtra"
Erin is an anglicization of Irish Éirinn, the dative case of Éire, the Irish word for "Ireland". According to Irish mythology and folklore, the name was given to the land by the Milesians after the goddess Ériu. Nineteenth-century Irish nationalists used Erin in English as a romantic name for Ireland, as shown in the catchphrase when speaking of Ireland's experiences with Britain, "Let Erin Remember". Erin Go Bragh, often heard during St. Patrick's Day means "Ireland Forever" ...more on Wikipedia about "Erin"
In Irish mythology, Ethal was the mother of Caer by Prince Anubal of Connacht. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ethal"
The Fenian Cycle also known as the Fionn Cycle, Finn Cycle, Fianna Cycle, Finnian Tales, Fian Tales, Féinne Cycle, Feinné Cycle, Ossianic Cycle and Fianaigecht, is a body of prose and verse centering on the exploits of the mythic hero Fionn mac Cumhaill and his warriors the Fianna Éireann. It is one of the four major cycles of Irish mythology along with the Mythological Cycle, the Ulster Cycle, and the Historical Cycle. ...more on Wikipedia about "Fenian Cycle"
Fenius Farsa (also Phoeniusa, Phenius, Fénius; Farsaid, Farsaidh, many variant spellings) was a legendary king of Scythia who shows up in many legends of Irish folklore. According to some traditions, he was the creator of the Ogham alphabet and the Gaelic language. ...more on Wikipedia about "Fenius Farsa"
Fidchell (also called fidhcheall or fithchill) is a board game from Early Ireland which is often compared to, but distinct from, Chess. Often linked to the Irish province of Munster. ...more on Wikipedia about "Fidchell"
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