Leader of the Tuatha de Danaan. Type: Goddess She was likely originally a territory and sovereignty goddess of Clare, associated with mortal kingship and succession, and is later known as a fairy queen and bean sí. Áine’s vengeful nature however was not to be treated lightly. Aibell (Aoibheall) is the Guardian Goddess of the Dalassians (Dál gCais). Copyright © 1999-2020 Godchecker, Inc. All rights reserved. It is said that she appeared to Brain Boru in 1014 the night before the battle of Clontarf and predicted his death as well as who his successor would be; she was also said to be the lover of one of his sons. Christian; Afreet, aka Ifrit, efreet, ifreet, afrit, are a kind of Jinn mentioned in the Qur'an. Please do not copy without permission. An illuminating folklore guide, Bee superstition: A matter of life and death, The Story of St Leonard, England’s Last Dragon Slayer. Carman, a vicious witch from Athens attempted to invade Ireland with her three evil sons, using the darkest of magic. Air n-Aithesc, vol. ANN MASSEY is The Spooky Isles’ Ireland editor. Aibell - Guardian Goddess of the Dalassians. Aoibheall is a complex folkloric figure. II, issue I, Feb. 2015, “The Morrigan and Sovereignty” Goddess Alive e-zine Spring/Summer 2015, “Finding Flidais, Irish Goddess of Cattle and Deer”, Oak Leaves, Summer 2015, Issue 69, “The Role of the Morrigan in the Cath Maige Tuired: Incitement, Battle Magic, and Prophecy”, Air n-Aithesc, vol. Reflections on the Déithe and an-déithe, living Paganism in a modern world, and devotion to the Daoine Maithe, “Healing Ritual for the Ocean Waters”, Circle Magazine issue 109 summer 2011, “A Gaelic View of Samhain”, Celtic Guide, vol. Áine was a daughter of the sea god Manannán. Known primarily for appearing as a crow to those at death’s door, the goddess would also take on the guises of a hag where she would scream for the death of enemy troops, an old washer woman who is seen washing the clothes of those soldiers selected by her to die and a beautiful, seductive young woman. Una O’Connor: Universal Horror’s Excitable Character Actress, Lionel Atwill’s 7 maddest and baddest scientists, Oswestry market town’s murderous dark past, Evil Earth Magnetism of Bass of Inverurie, Scotland, Simon of Sudbury, a Canterbury Tale of Ghosts and Murder, What is Will o’ the Wisp? Kirkcaldy, Fife: 5 Haunted Places to Visit, Jim Fitzpatrick on Irish Mythology, Phil Lynott and Che Guevara, Top 10 dark Ireland folk songs based on hauntings and death. (Copyright notice.) There are many Gods in the Universe and only a limited number of Godcheckers checking them. He refused to be disloyal so she informed him his proud blood would spill across the field of war the following day. When he tore it off, he was summoned to the furious Aoibhell who commanded he withdrew from fighting and offered him two hundred years of life by her side. Celtic; Af Bri. The palace of this sky Goddess was Caer Arianrhold (Aurora Borealis). Call of the Morrigan, Oct 2015, “Samhain: Myth, Mystery, and Meaning”, Pagan Dawn, no. Her actions in poem and song seem benevolent, yet in folklore she is associated with death, both through its prediction and causing it with her harp music. First Quarter 23 Oct 14:22
Living in the west of Ireland, she is a paranormal enthusiast and loves to explore and research the dark and supernatural histories of Ireland’s spookiest places and local folklore tales. Popularity index: 1180. She is the wife of the god Belenus (Beli) and the Goddess of the Mersey River. One later bit of folklore says that Aoibheall left the area after the wood around Craig Laith was cut down. Godchecker™ is a trade mark used under license. a college education can seem like just that — a dream. Goddess name "Aeval .Aibell Aoibhell" Celtic: Aeval aka Aibell Aoibhell, was a goddess or fairy queen of Munster. Ancient Egyptian Sundial Found: An ancient sundial has been discovered in an Egyptian... Family Targeted By Bullies For Being Witches, The Witches God - Janet and Stewart Farrar, The Witches Goddess - Janet and Stewart Farrar, A Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses - George Hart, Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia - Jeremy Black and Anthony Green, Maori Religion and Mythology - Edward Shortland, Encyclopedia of Goddesses and Heroines, 2-Volume Set - Patricia Monaghan, Asgard and the Gods: The Tales and Traditions of Our Northern Ancestors - Wilhelm Wägner Macdovvall, The Mythology of all Races - Vol 1-12 - Louis H Gray, The Ancient Gods Speak - Edited by Donald B Redford, Aradia, Gospel of the Witches - Charles G. Leland, Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas - H. A. Guerber, The Theogony of Hesiod - translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White 1914, Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities, 2-Volume Set - Charles Russell Coulter and Patricia Turner. Article last revised on May 19, 2019 by Rowan Allen. Like the flame itself she is named beautiful, yet can be either terribly destructive or a great blessing. Is the Avebury Red Lion Pub, the Most Haunted Pub Ever? Thomond] which was a historic territory of the Dál cCais that is now modern day Clare, Limerick, and some of Tipperary. Aoibhell also played a harp, which would mean imminent death to those who heard it. Just copy the text in the box below. Please mention Godchecker.com when praying to the Gods. She had a magic harp, which was said that whoever heard its music did not live long afterwards. Her dwelling place was Craig Liath, the grey rock, a hill overlooking the Shannon. Enter the numbers and characters shown below, Last Quarter 10 Oct 01:39
Her harp may be why she is considered by some in more recent folklore to be an omen of death. “Secrets”; “Alone”; “First”; “After the Drought”; “Forgiveness”. Please be assured that our team of Data Dwarves have been sent off to find more nuggets of information. Her dwelling place was Craig Liath the grey rock a hill overlooking the Shannon. Her dwelling place was Craig Liath, the grey rock, a hill overlooking the Shannon. We apologize for this terrible omission. Imp, Elf, Fairy, Good Neighbor. - Irish Goddess. Aoibhell – (Evill) Ireland; another woman of the Sidhe, she made her dwelling in Craig Liath. Aibell Aoibheall is the Guardian Goddess of the Dalassians Dál gCais. Her appearance is hideous and terrifying, blue face, long pointed teeth and filthy, bedraggled hair. AOIBHELL : Evill, Ireland; another woman of the Sidhe, she made her dwelling in Craig Liath.