Manannan

[ mah-nuh-nahn, man-uh-nan ]

noun

, Irish Mythology.

1. the god of the sea and son of Ler.

Example Sentences

The fiberglass-and-steel statue of the god, Manannan Mac Lir, was installed only last year, as part of a walking trail with sculptures, and had become a popular tourist attraction.

From New York Times

The Irish name Manannan derives from an earlier name for the Isle of Man, and festival organisers said they wanted "a Celtic connection with the move to Wales".

From BBC

Behold ye the valiant son of Lir From the plains of Eoghan of Inver,— Manannan, lord of the world’s fair hills, There was a time when he was dear to me.

From Project Gutenberg

It has been suggested that this Grey Man is one of the old gods, possibly Manannan, the Irish sea-god.

From Project Gutenberg

Like Manannan, he conducted the souls of men to the Otherworld of the gods, and then brought them back to the human world.

From Project Gutenberg