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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Erin
- Variants
- Éire, Erin
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
Goddess of Irish sovereignty and eponym of Ireland (Éire); one of the three sovereignty goddesses (with Banba and Fódla) who met the invading Milesians and exacted promises that the land would bear her name.
The story behind Ériu
She prophesied that the Milesians would possess the island for ever, on condition that it bear her name; her wish was kept.
Mythology & legend
Goddess of Ireland, sister of Banba and Fódla; greeted the Milesians on their arrival.
Did you know?
Ireland's name in Irish — Éire — comes from her.
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