Manannan
Americannoun
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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
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 Irish mythology, Manannan Mac Lir was the first ruler of the Isle of Man.
From New York Times ● Jan. 27, 2015
At the end of the tale Finn and his men are saved by Manannan, the Celtic god of the sea, who has given his name to the Isle of Man.
From Ulster Folklore by Andrews, Elizabeth
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