Beira (mythology)

Beira (mythology)

Beira is a goddess of winter, and the mother of the gods and goddesses in Scottish mythology.Mackenzie, Donald Alexander (1917) " [http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/tsm/tsm04.htm Beira, Queen of Winter] " in "Wonder Tales from Scottish Myth and Legend"]

She is associated with one of the Celtic creation myths (which usually pertain to local land features) and bears a similar role to Gaea in Greek Mythology, and Jord in Norse Mythology.

ee also

* Cailleach

References


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Beira — can refer to:*Beira (mythology), the mother to all the gods and goddesses in the Celtic mythology of Scotland *Beira, Portugal, the name of a region (and former province) in north central Portugal; three provinces were later known by the name:… …   Wikipedia

  • Celtic mythology — Series on Celtic mythology Celtic polytheism Celtic deities (list) Gaelic mythology …   Wikipedia

  • Scottish mythology — Series on Celtic mythology Celtic polytheism Celtic deities (list) Gaelic mythology Irish mytholo …   Wikipedia

  • Duende (mythology) — Purported Duende on Classic Period Maya pottery, Actun Tunichil Muknal cave, Belize A duende is a fairy or goblin like mythological creature from Iberian, Latin American and Filipino folklore. While its nature varies throughout Spain, Portugal,… …   Wikipedia

  • Cailleach — Ceann Caillí ( Hag s Head ), the southernmost tip of the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare. One of many locations named for the Cailleach.[1] In Irish and Scottish mythology, the …   Wikipedia

  • Muma (Celtic goddess) — The Celtic god Sucellus. Muna (Mona, Muma) is one of the goddesses of Celtic polytheism, associated heavily with the written word. She is also the largest influence and likely synonymous with multiple fae whose folk roots are a religion of the… …   Wikipedia

  • Mag Mell — In Irish mythology, Mag Mell (modern spelling: Magh Meall, meaning plain of joy ) was a mythical realm achievable through death and/or glory (see also Valhalla in Norse mythology, Tír na nÓg also from Irish mythology and Avalon in Arthurian… …   Wikipedia

  • Imbolc — Observed by Gaels, Britons (Irish people, Scottish people) Welsh people Neopagans (Celtic Reconstructionists, Wiccans) Type Gaelic, Celtic, Pagan Date …   Wikipedia

  • Kelpie — This article is about the aquatic creature from Celtic mythology. For the Australian dog breed, see Australian Kelpie. Kelpie The Kelpie by Herbert James Draper Mythology Celtic mythology Grouping Myt …   Wikipedia

  • Monuments of Portugal — The Monuments of Portugal were constructed throughout the Portuguese territory, and date back to the period of pre historic settlement of occupation. Subsequently, the region that is today Portugal has been colonized by many civilizations, which… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”