uprooted
(figuratively) pulled up out of the ground; displaced
Cruachan
the ancient capital of the Irish kingdom of Connachta
druid
(in Celtic religion) a priest or soothsayer, typically possessing magical powers
Sidhe
the fairy people of Irish folklore, often appearing in folk tales and legends
Aengus
an ancient Irish god associated with love, youth, and poetry
gutter
to flicker unsteadily, like a dying candle
curlew
a large wading bird of the sandpiper family with a long bill and brown-streaked feathers
King Lugaid
one of the many King Lugaids, all of which were legendary high kings of Ireland
Emain
in Irish mythology, a mythical island paradise (otherwise known as Emain Ablach)
Muirthemne
a Cruithin kingdom located in north Leinster, Ireland, existent from around the seventh century to the twelfth century AD (also known as Conaille Muirthemne)
cairn
a mound of stones, usually constructed as a memorial or a landmark
Deirdre
A tragic heroine of Irish mythology; after Deirdre was carried away by her lover and his brothers, the men were betrayed and slain by the evil King Conchobar, and Deirdre took her own life.
Ogham
the alphabet used by the ancient British and Irish people groups
Étaín
A figure in Irish mythology, sometimes identified as a sun goddess
Midhir
A famous character from Irish mythology, husband of Étaín and son of the Dagda (an important god in Irish mythology)
