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Their name is Latinized as Muiridi in the Lebor Bretnach. [7] In English, they are called the Fomorians, Fomori or Fomors. The etymology of the name is debated. The first part is generally agreed to be the Old Irish fo, meaning under, below, lower, beneath, nether, etc. The meaning of the second part is unclear.
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The name Balor may come from Common Celtic *Boleros, meaning "the flashing one". [2]In the early literature he is also referred to as Balor Béimnech (Balor the smiter), [2] Balor Balcbéimnech (Balor the strong smiter), [3] Balor Birugderc (Balor of the piercing-eye), [4] Balor mac Doit meic Néid (Balor, son of Dot son of Nét) [5] or Balor ua Néit (Balor, grandson of Nét).
In Irish mythology, Conand (a.k.a. Conann and Conaing [1]), was a leader of the Fomorians who lived in a tower on Tory Island.He oppressed the followers of Nemed, demanding a huge tribute of their produce and children.
In Irish mythology, Elatha, Elotha, [1] Elier [2] or Elada (modern spelling: Ealadha) was a king of the Fomorians and the father of Bres by Ériu of the Tuatha Dé Danann, as well as Delbaeth, Ogma, Elloth (another name for Lir the father of Manannán mac Lir), and the Dagda by an unnamed mother.
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Anann - another name for the Morrígan; Beag - minor goddess, known for possessing a magic well; Bé Chuille - sorceress of the Tuatha Dé Danann; Bébinn - goddess associated with birth; Boann - goddess of the River Boyne; Brea - minor god of the Tuatha Dé Danann; Bres - unpopular and treacherous fomorian king of the Tuatha Dé Danann