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Cian

By Bard Mythologies

Overview Cian was a man of the Tuatha De Danann who owned the wonderful cow called Glas Ghoibhneann who never ran dry. Balor tricked Cian to steal the cow. But […]

Filed Under: Irish Character Profiles Tagged With: Mythological Cycle

Breas

By Bard Mythologies

Overview Breas became King of the Tuatha De Danann when Nuadu was wounded in battle against the Fir Bolgs. His ruled unjustly and broke with the tradition of providing entertainment […]

Filed Under: Irish Character Profiles Tagged With: Mythological Cycle

Bodhbh Dearg

By Bard Mythologies

Background Bodhbh Dearg (Bov The Red) resided in Sídh ar Feimhim ( Slievenamon Co Tipperary). He was the chosen King of the Tuatha Dé Danann following their defeat by the […]

Filed Under: Irish Character Profiles Tagged With: Mythological Cycle

Balor

By Bard Mythologies

Background Balor was a powerful leader of the Formorians; a dark and demonic race that were the terrible oppressors of the Tuatha De Danann. He was killed by his grandson […]

Filed Under: Irish Character Profiles Tagged With: Mythological Cycle

Aoife

By Bard Mythologies

Background Aoife (The Bright One) was the daughter of Ailill of Aran, foster daughter to Bodhbh Dearg the King of the Tuatha Dé Danann, and younger sister to Aobh who […]

Filed Under: Irish Character Profiles Tagged With: Ulster Cycle

Lir

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Background: Lir of the hill of the white field (Sídh Fionnachaidh). White field is connected to descriptions of the sea that connects Lir to the god of the Sea, Manannán […]

Filed Under: Irish Character Profiles Tagged With: Mythological Cycle

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