Firbolg

American  

[feer-buhl-uhg] / ˈfɪər bʌl əg /

noun

Irish Legend.

plural

Firbolgs,

plural

Firbolg

1. any member of the pre-Celtic inhabitants of Ireland who were defeated by the Tuatha De Danann.

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Example Sentences

The Ui Tairrsigh were undoubtedly of Firbolg origin, and MacNeill would account in this manner for the slow acceptance of the stories by the conquering Milesians.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various

Then Cuchulain drew his sword and sought to smite Ferdia over the rim of his shield; but the giant Firbolg flung him off.

From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by Rolleston, T. W. (Thomas William)

Conn-eda, at the earnest solicitation of his friends, consented, and remained in the royal residence of the Firbolg, King of Lough Erne, in the enjoyment of the most delicious and fascinating pleasures during that period.

From Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry by Yeats, W. B. (William Butler)

By their magical and healing arts the Danaans gained the victory, and the Firbolg king was slain.

From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by Rolleston, T. W. (Thomas William)

Son of Erc, Firbolg king, husband of Taltiu, or Telta, 103.

From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by Rolleston, T. W. (Thomas William)