Manannan Mac Lir
United Kingdom
A viewpoint that will take your breath away, see the statue of the Celtic God of the Sea overlooking his legendary home, see where a Norman Lord met a terrible end and admire the view over Lough Foyle to Inishowen in County Donegal.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Gortmore Viewpoint on the Binevenagh mountain, where we stand before the striking statue of Manannan Mac Lir. Here, with his arms outstretched and his eternal gaze fixed upon the Magilligan Peninsula and the waters of…
Listen in the app2Lineage and the Tuatha De Danann
To understand Manannan, we must first look at his origins. His name, Manannan Mac Lir, literally translates to ‘Manannan, son of the Sea.’ Lir is the name of the sea itself, and while we have few specific stories about the elder…
Listen in the app3The Wandering Bard and the Trickster God
One of the most engaging aspects of Manannan is his persona as the ‘Wandering Bard.’ Many legends follow him as he roams the land in disheveled, tattered clothing, intent on tricking and baffling the mortals he encounters. This…
Listen in the app4Magical Possessions: Enbarr, Fragarach, and the Wave Sweeper
Manannan’s power is physically manifested in his dazzling array of magical belongings. Chief among these is his horse, Enbarr of the Flowing Mane. …
Listen in the app5The Isle of Man and the Midsummer Tribute
While we stand here on the North Antrim coast, we must look across the water to the Isle of Man, the island that takes its name from this god. In Manx tradition, he is known as ‘Maninan-beg-mac-y-Lir’ or Little Manannan. …
Listen in the app6The Clackmannan Stone and Scottish Connections
The influence of Manannan extends far beyond Ireland and the Isle of Man, reaching deep into the heart of Scotland. In the former county of Clackmannanshire, there sits an ancient stone known as the ‘Clackmannan Stone’ or the…
Listen in the app7The Eternal Guardian of the Foyle
We conclude our exploration back at the statue itself. This bronze figure is not just a work of art; it is a focal point for the modern reclamation of Irish mythology. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we stand here on the heights of Binevenagh, with the wind in our hair and the vast panorama of the North below us, I hope you have felt the presence of Manannan Mac Lir. He is more than just a character in an old story; he is…
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What is Manannan Mac Lir?
Manannan Mac Lir is a place in United Kingdom with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 55.1491, -6.8774 |
| Last updated |