About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Tea
- Variants
- Téa
- Stronghold region
- Leinster
Overview
Wife of Érimón in legendary genealogies, said to be the eponym of Tara (Teamhair, 'Téa's hill'); one of the oldest names attached to Irish soil.
The story behind Téa
She chose the hill of Tara for her burial mound; from her grave the great royal site takes its name.
Mythology & legend
Wife of Érimón, the first Milesian High King.
Did you know?
Tara — Teamhair na Rí, the seat of the High Kings — is named for her.
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