Irish mythology

General introduction required here.

Topics in Irish mythology include:

Festivals and Seasons

• Samhain
• Beltane
• Lughnassa
• Imbolc

Gods and Goddesses

• Tuatha de Danaan
• The Dagda
• Morrigan
• Cian
• Brighid
• Boann
• Banbha
• Cliodna
• Creidhne
• 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

Legendary creatures

• Sidhe
• Banshee

Places

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

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