GLOSSARY of NAMES
Name Pronunciation Description
Ailell Ah-lel King of ancient Connaught, husband of Queen Maeve
Aine Ah-in Queen of the Sidhe
Armagh Arm-ach Site of nemeton (Also a present day town in Ireland)
Abaddon King of Demons
Balor Giant warrior with one evil eye, grandfather of Lugh
Beagh Bah-ch Hilly area in Northern Ireland (1,200 ft above sea level)
Cathbad Kath-vath A Druid – priest in ancient Ireland with magical powers
Cuailgne Koo-ley Owner of the Great Brown Bull
Cuchulain Koo-hoo-lin Most famous warrior in ancient Ireland from Ulster
Culain Koo-lin Owner of dog that Cuchulain killed in self defense
Dagda Day-ah Supreme Irish “good god”, father figure to all ancient gods.
Danu Dan-oo Daughter of Dagda and mother of Tuatha Dé Danann
Dundealgan Dundalk Site of nemeton (A bay on the east coast of Ireland,
north of Dublin)
Eblana Ancient village possibly near present day Dublin, Ireland
Fomorians F’ MoR e ans Ancient race forced into the sea by Danu’s clan
Laeg Lay (or Layg) Cuchulain’s driver, son of Riangabra
Longford Site of nemeton (Also a present day town in Ireland)
Lough Lo-ch Irish word for lake
Lugaid Ancient Irish warrior, son of Curoi, enemy of Cuchulain
Lugh Loo Sun god; grandson of Balor: spear & sling his weapons.
Macha A part of Morrigan, she feeds on the eyes of slain enemies
Maeve Mave Queen of ancient Connaught, wife of King Ailell
Monaghan Site of nemeton (Also a present day town in Ireland)
Morrigan Tripartite battle goddess of the ancient Irish (Celts) Neman A part of Morrigan; she causes confusion
Ogham O ham Celtic Tree Language; Symbols for ancient Irish language
Otherworld Home of the Sidhe and the spirits of the Irish dead
Salflog Demon lieutenant; slimy body of lizard with frog head
Setanta Cuchulain’s birth name as the son of Sualtim
Sidhe Sh-ee Ancient Irish race, ancestors of present day fairies
Slieve Irish word for mountain
Temair T’yower Site of Ireland’s king of kings castle, today called Tara
Tuatha Dé Danann The Clan of Danu; children of ancient Irish gods
Wulgoar Vicious demon beast; body of boar with wolf head
Zagan Demon of deceit, 2nd in command under Abaddon