Nuada, the first king of the Tuatha Dé Danann, is a god of justice, sacrifice, and resilience. This post explores his myth, the meaning of his silver arm, and his enduring symbolism in Irish mythology and comparative traditions.
Balor, the fearsome Irish god of destruction, was king of the Fomorians and bearer of the Evil Eye. Feared for his monstrous power, he stood against the Tuatha Dé Danann until prophecy — and his own grandson, Lugh — brought about his fall. This post explores Balor’s myth, role, and legacy.
Macha is a goddess of war, endurance, and sovereignty in Irish myth. From her curse on Ulster’s warriors to her link with Emain Macha, this post explores her symbolic power, her suffering, and her enduring presence in Irish cultural memory and sacred geography.
Ériu is the goddess from whom Ireland takes its name. This post explores her mythological role in Irish tradition, her link to sovereignty and land, and how her legacy endures in the very identity of the country.
Brigid, daughter of the Dagda, is one of Ireland’s most enduring goddesses. From fire and poetry to healing and springtime ritual, this post explores her mythological origins, sacred places, and her lasting role in Irish culture and belief.
Dana (also called Danu) is the Irish earth-mother goddess and matriarch of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Learn about her origins, symbols, and enduring legacy in Celtic mythology.
Manannán Mac Lir is one of Celtic mythology’s most enigmatic figures – a powerful sea god and king of the otherworldly Isles. Discover how the Sea King’s music, magical treasures and ancient tales have left an enduring legacy on Irish folklore.
Lugh Lámfada (“of the Long Arm”) shines in Irish myth as the all-skilled champion of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Famous for his lightning spear, he slays Balor, fathers Cú Chulainn and lends his name to the harvest festival Lughnasadh. His stories celebrate ingenuity, lawful kingship and the bright promise of late summer.
The Dagda, “Good God” of the Tuatha Dé Danann, strides through Irish myth with an endless cauldron, a life-and-death club and a harp that orders the seasons. Fertility, abundance and raw power earn him the title All-Father—yet he is also a wry trickster, lover and skilled druid who shapes the land itself.