In Irish mythology, Elatha, Elotha, [1] Elier[2] or Elada (modern spelling: Ealadha) was a king of the Fomorians and the father of Bres by Ériu of the Tuatha Dé Danann, as well as Delbaeth, Ogma, Elloth (another name for Lir the father of Manannán mac Lir), and the Dagda by an unnamed mother. [3][4] The imagery surrounding him suggests he may be...

Bress, Indech and Elatha prepare Fomorians for war. According to his own promise and Tuatha Dé Danann custom, Bress was now obliged to abdicate as king. He went back to the country of the Fomors, underneath the sea, and complained to his father Elatha, its king, asking him to gather an army to reconquer his throne.

2024年12月14日 · The figure of Elatha is a fascinating character in Irish mythology, often associated with the Tuatha Dé Danann, a mythical race of gods and heroes in ancient Irish lore. Elatha is known primarily as a king of the Fomorians, a group of supernatural beings often depicted as antagonists to the Tuatha Dé Danann. His lineage and connections play a ...

2024年9月3日 · Elatha, the golden-haired king of the Fomorians, is a figure of great significance in Irish mythology. His character, marked by wisdom, beauty, and a sense of justice, sets him apart from other Fomorian leaders and makes him a unique and …

Elatha is a significant yet lesser-known figure within Celtic mythology. The Tuatha Dé Danann are often depicted as tall, fair beings with remarkable powers. Elatha’s story opens a window into the enigmatic world of pre-Christian Irish legends.

A notable exception is Elatha, one of the Fomorian princes, who is described in the myths as strikingly beautiful and majestic. Elatha is often depicted as embodying the more noble aspects of the Fomorians, suggesting that their race was not uniformly malevolent or ugly.

[OIr. elada, elatha, art, science, acquired skill, craft]. The handsome Fomorian king who came from beneath the sea in a silver ship to mate with Ériu and produce Bres. Unlike most of his ugly people, Elatha was resplendent in shoulder-length golden hair.

2023年2月23日 · In the mystical world of Irish mythology, Elatha, also known as Elotha, Elier, or Ealadha, was a regal figure and a king of the Fomorians. He was a powerful figure who was responsible for siring some of the most important figures in Irish lore, including the mighty Dagda, Bres, Delbaeth, Ogma, and Allód.

Elatha, a prominent figure in Irish mythology, was a king of the Fomorians known for his wisdom and fairness. He fathered Bres with Eri of the Tuatha Dé Danann, significantly impacting the alliance between these ancient tribes. Elatha's journey and romantic encounter with Eri are symbolized by the golden boat in which...

2024年3月7日 · Elatha is a pivotal yet relatively obscure figure in Celtic mythology. The Tuatha Dé Danann are often depicted as tall, fair-skinned beings endowed with remarkable abilities. Elatha’s narrative sheds light on the enigmatic lore of pre-Christian Ireland.