About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- Variants
- Nuadu, Nuadha
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
Nuada Airgetlám (Nuada of the Silver Arm), first king of the Tuatha Dé Danann in Ireland; lost his arm at the First Battle of Mag Tuired and had it replaced with one of silver, but had to relinquish the kingship until healed.
The story behind Nuada
Stepped down for Bres while disabled; resumed kingship after Dian Cécht crafted him a silver arm and Miach grew him a new one of flesh.
Mythology & legend
First king of the Tuatha Dé Danann; lost his arm at the First Battle of Mag Tuired.
Did you know?
He could not rule the Tuatha Dé until his lost arm was replaced — first with silver, then with new flesh.
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