Category: Irish Mythology

Nuada ALSO KNOWN AS: Nuadu; Nuadu Argatlam; Nuada of the Silver Hand ORIGIN: Ireland CLASSIFICATION: Tuatha Dé Danaan Nuada was an early spirit king of…

Nemain ALSO KNOWN AS: Nemhain ORIGIN: Ireland The name Nemain means “frenzy.” She is the goddess of battle fury. Nemain is the least known of…

Nechtan is an ancient Irish water deity, Keeper of the Well of Wisdom. Only Nechtan and his three cup bearers were permitted near the well,…

Morrigan, the In Irish mythology, one of three war goddesses, the other two being Neman and Macha. She also was the mighty Queen, viewed either…

Miach is the father of healing herbs and the patron of herbalism. He is the son of Dian Cecht and is Airmid’s brother. When Nuada,…

Maev (Maeve, Medb, Meadhbh) (she who intoxicates) The most vibrant female personality in all of Celtic mythology. She is queen of Connaught, an evil war…

Macha, ancient, powerful horse goddess of fighting and fertility, is among the most important deities of ancient Ireland. Along with the Badbh and the Morrigan,…

Leprechaun ORIGIN: Ireland The stereotype of the leprechaun involves lucky charms and pots of gold at the end of the rainbow. True leprechauns are members…

Leanan Sidhe The Fairy Lover Also known as: Leanhaun shee Origin: Ireland; Isle of Man Classification: Sidhe The Leanan Sidhe, translated as “Fairy lover”, are…

Flidais ORIGIN: Ireland CLASSIFICATION: Tuatha Dé Danaan Flidais is the beautiful goddess of deer, also known as “Fairy cattle.” She is a goddess of the…