[Celtic] An Irish/Celtic goddess, the personification of Ireland. She belongs to the Fomorians and is the mother of Bres, king of Ireland. The name Ireland comes from her name (Eyre, Eire, or Eiriu).
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Meaning of ERIU in English
Encyclopedia Mythica English dictionary. Английский энциклопедический словарь греческой мифологии. 2012