Irish mythology

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.

Table of contents

1 Topics in Irish mythology 1.1 Festivals and Seasons 1.2 Gods and Goddesses 1.3 Heroes and Heroines 1.4 Legendary creatures 1.5 Places 1.6 Miscellaneous 1.7 Accounts and Writings 2 Other sources 3 Also see 4 External links

Topics in Irish mythology

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
• Púca

Places

• Giant's Causeway

Miscellaneous

• Celts and human sacrifice

Accounts and Writings

• The Book of Invasions
• Táin Bó Cúailnge

Other sources

• Lady Augusta Gregory: Gods and Fighting Men (available as an etext at [1])

Also see

• Celtic mythology

External links

• Timeless Myths