Knowra Celtic mythology Celtic mythology Celtic mythology comprises traditional myths and supernatural beliefs of Celtic-speaking peoples, preserved chiefly in medieval Irish and Welsh literature and classical accounts.
Mythological Cycle : A group of medieval Irish tales about successive peoples who settled Ireland before the Milesians. Its invasions and divine peoples form a major body of Irish myth.
Tuatha Dé Danann : A supernatural people in Irish mythology associated with Ireland's pre-Christian gods and legendary past. They are central divine figures in Irish myth and the Mythological Cycle.
Celtic languages : A branch of the Indo-European language family that includes Irish, Welsh, Breton, and related languages. The myths are associated with communities speaking languages in this family.
Norse mythology : The myths and religious traditions of pre-Christian Norse-speaking peoples, preserved in sources including the Poetic Edda. Its better-known pantheon is often mistakenly merged with Celtic divine traditions.
Ulster Cycle : A medieval Irish saga cycle centered on the heroes of Ulster, especially Cú Chulainn. Its heroic stories preserve supernatural figures and motifs alongside warrior lore.
Cú Chulainn : A hero of the Ulster Cycle renowned for extraordinary strength and battle frenzy. His feats show how heroic identity and supernatural power meet in Irish tales.
Medieval Irish literature : Literary works written in Irish during the medieval period, including sagas, poetry, and religious texts. Irish manuscripts preserve much of the mythological material now available.
Greek mythology : The myths of ancient Greek gods, heroes, and the origins of the world. Its extensive classical canon differs from the fragmented, medieval transmission of Celtic myth.
Fenian Cycle : A body of Irish tales about Fionn mac Cumhaill and the warrior band called the Fianna. Its adventures connect heroic tradition with enchanted landscapes and otherworld encounters.
Fionn mac Cumhaill : A legendary Irish hero and leader of the Fianna, prominent in the Fenian Cycle. His stories anchor a major strand of Irish heroic mythology.
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