Manannan
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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That sailing will now be carried out by the fast craft Manannan.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
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 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
Behold ye the valiant son of Lir From the plains of Eoghan of Inver,— Manannan, lord of the world’s fair hills, There was a time when he was dear to me.
From Beauties and Antiquities of Ireland by Russell, T. O.
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