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Ler

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Gender Masculine
Usage Irish Mythology

Meaning & History

Means "the sea" in Old Irish. Ler was probably an Irish god or personification of the sea, best known as the father of Manannán mac Lir.

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Other Languages & CulturesLlŷr, Llyr(Welsh Mythology)
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deities, ocean, ocean deities, personifications, water
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Entry updated January 21, 2022

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