tuatha de danann

Học thuật
Thân thiện
Definition

Proper noun * Race of Celtic gods or demigods; ruled Ireland in the Golden Age: The Tuatha Dé Danann are a supernatural race in Irish mythology, often described as gods, goddesses, or beings of great power and skill. They are said to have ruled Ireland during a mythical period of prosperity and magic before the arrival of the Milesians (the ancestors of the modern Irish people).

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • In the mythological cycle, the Tuatha Dé Danann defeated the Fir Bolg to claim the kingship of Ireland.
    • Many important Irish deities, such as The Dagda and Brigid, are counted among the Tuatha Dé Danann.
    • Legends say the Tuatha Dé Danann retreated into the fairy mounds after their defeat, becoming the Aos Sí or people of the otherworld.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in scholarly contexts to refer to the pantheon of pre-Christian Irish deities as a collective.
  • In modern fantasy literature and media, the are frequently adapted or referenced as a race of magical beings or elves.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tuatha Dé (Proper noun): A common shortened form of the name, meaning "Tribe of the Gods."
  • Aos Sí (Proper noun): Meaning "People of the Mounds," this is the name for the supernatural race in later folklore, often considered the descendants or later manifestation of the Tuatha Dé Danann.
Synonyms
  • The Irish gods
  • The Celtic pantheon (in an Irish context)
Notes on Meaning
  • The name "Tuatha Dé Danann" is typically translated as "the peoples of the goddess Danu" or "the tribes of the goddess Danu," indicating their descent from a mother goddess figure.
  • While often called "gods," their portrayal in mythology is complex; they are mortal, can be wounded or killed, and interact directly with humans, blurring the line between deities and heroic magical beings.
Noun
  1. race of Celtic gods or demigods; ruled Ireland in the Golden Age

Từ đồng nghĩa