Manannán mac Lir
Manannán mac Lir's origin is a mystery to both the mortals and the gods. He only came into existence long after the creator gods had created the universe and came into existence out of nothingness. As he didn't create the world he generally isn't considered to be a creator god but his origin, immense power and ability to ignore natural laws as he pleases certainly put him in the same league.
Manannán mac Lir is best known for his sovereignty over the salty waters but he is also the one who granted the other non-creator gods their immortality by letting them eat a boar that would revive after being killed. He also provided many of the other gods with their magic equipment, who nows where he got those, and was a co-foster parent for Lugh, the god of justice, with Gavida, the god of smithing.
In stories, the god of the sea is almost always a passive party who provides support from the sidelines and rarely takes on confrontation head-on.
Manannán mac Lir is best known for his sovereignty over the salty waters but he is also the one who granted the other non-creator gods their immortality by letting them eat a boar that would revive after being killed. He also provided many of the other gods with their magic equipment, who nows where he got those, and was a co-foster parent for Lugh, the god of justice, with Gavida, the god of smithing.
In stories, the god of the sea is almost always a passive party who provides support from the sidelines and rarely takes on confrontation head-on.
Divine Domains
Manannán mac Lir is the god of both the sea and the afterlife as he has a strong connection to other worlds and helps the dead find their way. He also dabbles in the domain of illusions.
Divine Symbols & Sigils
His worshippers always carry a rolled-up hemp rope hung from a crane bag. These ropes have been braided by the sea god's temples and blessed over the course of a year. It is said that this item will keep their souls from getting lost in the world while the crane bag is simply mimicry of the god's own magic crane bag filled with magic items and beasts.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Manannán mac Lir is a young-looking man with a healthy body and tan while his hair has been bleachet by the sun and the salt sea.
Special abilities
Manannán mac Lir has the ability to control mist which he uses to travel between worlds and to completely conceal himself and others from notice. He also has complete control over the seas.
Specialized Equipment
The sea god has many magic items and special pets which he keeps as in his magic crane bag. Many of the items thatLugh is known for, such as the Fragarach sword, Sguaba Tuinne (a boat) and the horse Énbarr, were gifts from Manannán.
Divine Classification
Major god
Circumstances of Birth
???
Children
Gender
Male
Eyes
Blue
Hair
blond
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
tanned
Height
1,80m
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