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Manannan

Manannan

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A sea god from old Irish stories, son of Ler, linked with magical islands, mist, and sailors
  • proper noun
  • Literature
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  • In Irish mythology, Manannan is revered as a powerful god of the sea.

Examples

  • The legends of Manannan often feature magical islands.

  • In ancient stories, Manannan is often associated with magical islands and mysterious mists.

  • Legends say that Manannan possessed a cloak of invisibility.

  • The sailors offered prayers to Manannan before setting out to sea.

  • In Irish mythology, Manannan is known as the god of the sea.

  • Legends tell of Manannan, the son of Ler, who guided sailors across turbulent waters.

  • The ancient stories depict Manannan as a wise figure who protected his people from storms.

Synonyms

Manannan mac Lir
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  • Literature
9.9

A sea god in Celtic stories who is the son of Ler

is the shorter name form that omits the words meaning son of Ler

Surface Forms

Manannan main

Etymology

Manannan comes from an old Celtic name for the Isle of Man, often written Manaw or Manann, which is connected with the 'sea' and that island. So the god Manannan is remembered as a sea spirit or lord of misty islands, which explains why he appears in stories about sailors and magic.