About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- Variants
- Mider
- Stronghold region
- Leinster
Overview
A king of the Tuatha Dé Danann who dwelt in the sídhe (fairy mound) of Brí Léith and won back his wife Étaín from her mortal husband in 'Tochmarc Étaíne'.
The story behind Midir
In Tochmarc Étaíne his patient love wins the woman who has lived as a butterfly, then as a mortal queen, before recognising him.
Mythology & legend
Lord of Brí Léith; first husband of Étaín among the Tuatha Dé Danann.
Did you know?
He won Étaín back from her mortal husband at a game of fidchell, the Irish chess.
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