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Anglesey

Anglesey

PeterH P
PeterH Feb 3, 2006 12:04:34
Replying to PeterH

Could both Man and Mon be connected to the Irish sea-deity Manannan mac Lir (known as Manawyddan, son of Llyr in Wales) ? He was the guardian of the Blessed Islands and father of Mongan. The Blessed Islands have been identified with Arran (Emain Abhlach) and the Isle of Man - so why not Ynis Mon also?

F FourWinds
FourWinds Feb 3, 2006 12:33:25
Replying to PeterH

I think the Isle of Mann is named after him. Howth, a promontory connected to the mainland by a sliver land just north of Dublin city is said to be his son-in-law.

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