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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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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

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

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

In this he is akin to Manannan, the teacher of Diarmaid.

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

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