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Lugh

Irish mythological character and probable deity

Entitythunder deity solar deity Irish mythical characterQ215683

Also known as Lug · Lugh Lámhfhada · Lugh Lamhfhada

Instance of: thunder deity
, solar deity
, Irish mythical character
+1 more
Part of: Tuatha Dé Danann

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Lugh or Lug is a figure in Irish mythology. A member of the Tuatha Dé Danann, a group of supernatural beings, Lugh is portrayed as a warrior, a king, a master craftsman and a saviour. He is associated with skill and mastery in multiple disciplines, including the arts. Lugh also has associations with oaths, truth, and the law, and therefore with rightful kingship. He is also associated with intelligence. Lugh is linked with the harvest festival of Lughnasadh, which bears his name. His most common epithets are Lámfada and Samildánach. This has sometimes been anglicised as "Lew of the Long Hand".

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