MANANNN MAC LIR

(Celtic: Manannn, Son of the Sea), Irish sea god from whom the name of the Isle of Man allegedly derived. Manannn traditionally ruled an island paradise, protected sailors, and provided abundant crops. He gave immortality to the gods through his swine, which returned to life when killed; those who ate of the swine never died. He wore impenetrable armour and, carrying an invincible sword, rode over the waves in a splendid chariot. He and his Welsh equivalent, Manawydan, brother of the god Brn, apparently derived from an early Celtic deity.