Gods & Goddesses Manannan mac Lir
Copyright (C) Thalia Took, Image used with permission	Manannan mac Lir Lord of Mists Pantheon: Celtic Element: Water Sphere of Influence: Sea and Weather Preferred colors: Green, Blue Associated symbol: Trident, Seashell Animals associated with: Swine Best day to work with: Moon Best Moon phase: Full Strongest around Litha Suitable offerings: Pork Associated Planet: Moon
Manannan was the patron god of the Tuatha Dé Danann and the son of Lir, the Sea God he later supplanted. He also controlled the weather, but only as it related to the Seas and Oceans. Manannan was also a healer and sorcerer. Manannán owned magical swine (pigs), and kept the Tuatha Dé Danann young. Each day, the swine was killed and roasted for the Dananns to eat. At the end of the day the swine returned to life, to be killed and eaten the next day. Manannan had two or possibly three wives: The beautiful Fand, who had affair with the Ulster hero, Cu Chulainn and Aife who was killed in Crane form and transformed into a magical treasure bag. Manannan was also either a lover or husband of Aine, the sun goddess of love. Manannan lived in the "Land of Promise" and possessed a ship called "Wave-sweeper". This vessel that could steer itself by his thought, without the needs of oars or winds. The Isle of Man is named after him, and on Midsummers day, the people of the Isle of Man go to the top of the highest hill to pay rent to the first king of their island, Manannan mac Lir, Lord of the Waves, Son of Nine Mothers. (Manannan mac Lir)

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