Irish mythology

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Irish mythology is the collection of tales and beliefs out of Celtic folklore and religion in Ireland, mostly prior to the widespread introduction of Christianity. Major legendary cycles that have survived to the present day include the Tain and the Fenian cycle.

Topics in Irish mythology include:

Contents 1 Festivals and Seasons 2 Gods and Goddesses 3 Heroes and Heroines 4 Legendary creatures 5 Places 6 Miscellaneous 7 Accounts and Writings 8 Other sources: 9 See also: 10 External links: 10.1 References

Festivals and Seasons

• Samhain
• Beltane
• Lughnassa
• Imbolc

Gods and Goddesses

• Tuatha de Danaan
• The Dagda
• Morrigan
• Cian
• Brighid
• Boann
• Banbha
• Cliodna
• Creidhne
• Cyhiraeth
• Danu
• Dian Cecht
• Donn
• Eriu
• Fodla
• Goibhniu
• Luchta
• Lugh, (also spelt Lug)
• Macha
• Nechtan
• Neit
• Nemhain
• Nuada
• Oengus
• Ogma

Heroes and Heroines

• Fionn mac Cumhail
• Cu Chulainn
• Brian Boru, a historical character rather than a mythological being.

Legendary creatures

• Sidhe
• Banshee
• Leprechaun
• Goblin
• [[P�ca]]

Places

• Giant's Causeway
• Fairy fort

Miscellaneous

• Celts and human sacrifice

Accounts and Writings

• Book of Invasions

Other sources:

• Gods and Fighting Men, by Lady Augusta Gregory

(available as an etext at: http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm )

See also:

• Celtic mythology

External links:

Timeless Myths

References

• Adapted from the Wikipedia article, "Irish mythology" http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/irish_mythology August 6, 2003