Nemed or Nimeth (Modern Irish: Neimheadh) is a character in medieval Irish legend. According to the Lebor Gabála Érenn (compiled in the 11th century), he was the leader of the third group of people to settle in Ireland: the Muintir Nemid (or Muintir Neimhidh, "people of Nemed"), Clann Nemid (Clann Neimhidh, "offspring of Nemed") or "Nemedians".

2022年12月5日 · Also known as the Muintir Nemid (People of Nemed) and Clann Nemid (Offspring of Nemed), Ireland’s third inhabitants arrived some three decades after the Partholónians—the latter of whom had all been wiped out by a plague.

Thirty years after the destruction of Partholan’s colony, Nemid, a hardy adventurer from the borders of the Black Sea, proceeded westwards across Europe. He probably obeyed the directions of some oracle in not making any stay till, crossing the two seas in thirty skins of some kind, he reached the ‘Wooded Isle.’

2025年2月1日 · Among these groups, the People of Nemed (Muintir Nemid) hold a fascinating but often overlooked place. As one of the earliest groups to inhabit Ireland, they endured struggles, victories, and an ultimate downfall that shaped the mythological history of the land.

In the rich tapestry of Irish folklore, the Firbolgs are seen as legendary giants. They were among the first people to settle in Ireland. They came from the ancient Muintir Nemid family, who spread across Europe. Those who were enslaved in Greece later called themselves Firbolg and returned to Ireland with a big impact.

Nemed or Nimeth (modern spelling: Neimheadh) is a character in medieval Irish mythology. According to the Lebor Gabála Érenn (compiled in the 11th century), he is the leader of the third people – that is, after the Muintir Cessair and the Muintir Partholóin – to settle in Ireland - …

Agnomain of Greeks of Scythia, with its four chiefs. Forty-four ships he had on the Caspian Sea for a year and a half, but only his ship reached Ireland. These are the four chiefs, Starn, Iarbonel the seer, Annind, and Fergus the red-sided: they were the four sons of Nemed. §40.

They are referred to as the Muintir Nemid (or Muintir Neimhidh, the 'people of Nemed'), and the Clann Nemid (or Clann Neimhidh, the 'offspring of Nemed'), or Nemedians. The name 'Nemed' supposedly means 'privileged' or 'holy', according to Auriacecht Becc, …

Muintir Nemid, the Tribe of Nemid Following the death of their leader, Nemed , these people were cruelly oppressed by the Fomoire for years. The Nemidians eventually rose up against their oppressors at Tory island off County Donegal's coast, however they sustained heavy losses and were forced to flee Ireland.

In Irish mythology, Ireland was once inhabited by the Fir Bolg, who were descended from the earlier Muintir Nemid. The Fir Bolg were later defeated by another group of Nemed's descendants known as the Tuatha Dé Danann in the Battle of Cath Maige Tuired. However, the victors gave the Fir Bolg a quarter of Ireland to live in. According to Wikipedia,