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Manannan

American  
[mah-nuh-nahn, man-uh-nan] / ˌmɑ nəˈnɑn, ˌmæn əˈnæn /

noun

Irish Mythology.
  1. the god of the sea and son of Ler.


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That sailing will now be carried out by the fast craft Manannan.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

In Irish mythology, Manannan Mac Lir was the first ruler of the Isle of Man.

From New York Times ● Jan. 27, 2015

The fiberglass-and-steel statue of the god, Manannan Mac Lir, was installed only last year, as part of a walking trail with sculptures, and had become a popular tourist attraction.

From New York Times ● Jan. 27, 2015

In the missing-persons report, the police described Manannan Mac Lir as “a well-known, six-foot-tall striking local male with an athletic build.”

From New York Times ● Jan. 27, 2015

In another story Mongan is son of Manannan, who had prophesied of this event.

From The Religion of the Ancient Celts by J. A. MacCulloch

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