Abcán is an Irish mythological dwarf known as a poet and musician among the Tuatha Dé Danann. He wields supernatural musical abilities—including sonic enchantment and a form of illusion magic—that aid his roles as ferryman and trickster. His exploits, ranging from ferrying the goddess Ruad to outwitting the hero Cúchulainn with his lullabies, underscore his unique place in Celtic lore.

Abcán

Abellio is an ancient god venerated in the Garonne Valley of Gallia Aquitania. Inscriptions found in Comminges attest to his worship in the Pyrenees. He is associated with apple trees and possibly the sun, reflecting his dual role in nature and celestial phenomena.

Abellio

Adar Llwch Gwin is a legendary creature from Welsh mythology depicted as a very large and intelligent bird. It soars gracefully through the skies with immense wings and keen eyes. Its association with the griffin underscores its majestic and mysterious nature.

Adar Llwch Gwin

Adar Rhiannon are three magical birds from Welsh mythology, featured in the Mabinogi. Their enchanting song possesses the power to wake the dead and lull the living to sleep. With an uncanny effect on spatial perception, these birds epitomize the mystical realm of Rhiannon.

Adar Rhiannon

Aderyn y Corff is a ghostly, featherless bird from Welsh folklore known for portending death. It is said to chirp outside a soon-to-be deceased person's door with a cry that resembles 'dewch'. Living partly on an alternate plane of existence, it remains an enigmatic omen steeped in ancient tradition.

Aderyn y Corff

Adhene are Manx fairies known as the Children of Pride, believed to be fallen angels with a mischievous streak. They appear as small, child-like beings and interact with the natural world through fishing and cattle herding. Their presence is often seen as an omen of abundance in harvests and fishing.

Adhene

The Afanc is a legendary lake monster from Welsh mythology known for its variable and enigmatic appearance. Often described as resembling a crocodile, beaver, dwarf, or even a platypus, it has been depicted as both a creature of nature and a demonic entity. Its elusive nature and association with various Welsh lakes have made it an enduring figure in regional folklore.

Afanc

Aillen is an incendiary being from Irish mythology renowned for his enchanting music and fiery powers. He wields a harp and timpán to lull his victims into a deep, fatal sleep. His myth reflects the blend of artistry and destructive force characteristic of ancient Celtic lore.

Aillen

The Alphyn is a rare heraldic creature featuring a stocky build, tufts of hair, a thick mane, and a distinctive knotted tail with Celtic design. It is depicted with varied clawed feet that can resemble those of an eagle, dragon, goat, or lion. Used as a heraldic badge for the Lords de la Warr, the Alphyn symbolizes noble lineage and mythological hybridity.

Alphyn

Am Fear Liath Mòr, also known as the Big Grey Man, is a spectral entity from Scottish folklore said to haunt the high peaks of the Cairngorms, particularly Ben MacDhui. His imposing, grey-hued form and elusive nature have made him a fixture of local legend and mystery. As an ambiguous omen, he continues to intrigue and unsettle those who venture into his mountainous realm.

Am Fear Liath Mòr

Anu, also known as Ana, Anann, or Anand, is a goddess briefly mentioned in Irish mythology. She is revered for her association with fertility and the nurturing aspects of the earth. Despite her brief textual presence, her divine essence has left a lasting impact on Celtic spiritual tradition.

Anu (Irish goddess)

The Aos Sí are a mysterious supernatural race in Irish folklore, often likened to fairies or elves. They reside in burial mounds that act as portals to an otherworldly realm. As descendants of the Tuatha Dé Danann, they embody both ancestral wisdom and nature’s elusive magic.

Aos Sí

Arkan sonney is a fairy animal from Manx folklore that appears in the form of a white pig. It is known to bestow good fortune, with those catching it invariably finding a silver coin. However, holding onto it for too long is said to invite bad luck.

Arkan sonney

Artio is a Celtic bear goddess venerated in the Gallo-Roman tradition, whose name derives from the Gaulish word for 'bear'. She embodies the strength and protective aspects of bears and was worshipped in ancient Switzerland. Her divine nature grants her immortality, symbolising the enduring legacy of nature and the wilderness.

Artio

The asrai are mysterious aquatic fairies from English folklore. They are depicted as delicate, pale, and ethereal female beings who dwell in hidden lakes. Their origin is intriguingly linked to the literary creativity of Scottish poet Robert Williams Buchanan.

Asrai

Augenbrand is a spectral black dog with burning fire eyes, originating from the legends of the Canton of Jura in Switzerland. He roams near the ruined Soyhières bridge over the Birs, perpetually searching for his murdered master, Count Rodolphe de Sogren. His eerie presence and relentless pursuit of wayward travelers mark him as a foreboding omen in Swiss folklore.

Augenbrand

Badb is an Irish war goddess known as the Battle Crow. She manifests as a crow and forewarns of death on the battlefield. As one of the three Morrígna, she plays a pivotal role in Irish mythological depictions of war and fate.

Badb

Balor is a formidable Irish mythological giant renowned for his destructive eye and tyrannical leadership of the Fomorians.

Balor

The bánánach are preternatural, spectral beings from early Irish folklore that haunt battlefields and natural landscapes. Often referred to as bócanachs and sky demons, they evoke a sense of mystery and dread. Their ethereal presence serves as an omen of death and chaos in the midst of conflict.

Bánánach

The banshee is an Irish female spirit renowned for her eerie, mournful keening that heralds the death of a family member. She is intrinsically linked to ancient fairy mounds and the mystical landscape of the Irish countryside. Her wail is a timeless omen, encapsulating the deep connections between life, death, and ancestral legacy in Celtic mythology.

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