Brasil (mythical island)
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This article is about the mythical island. For the island named "Brazilian Island" in English, see Brazilian Island. For other Brazilian islands, see List of islands of Brazil. For the Australian house, see Hy Brasil, Avalon Beach. For the country, see Brazil.
Brasil, also known as Hy-Brasil and several other variants,[2] is a phantom island said to lie in the Atlantic Ocean[3] west of Ireland. Irish myths described it as cloaked in mist except for one day every seven years, when it becomes visible but still cannot be reached.
Quick Facts Native name: Hy-Brasil, Hy Brasil, Hy Breasil, Hy Breasail, Hy Breasal, Hy Brazil, I-Brasil, Etymology ...
Native name: Hy-Brasil, Hy Brasil, Hy Breasil, Hy Breasail, Hy Breasal, Hy Brazil, I-Brasil | |
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Etymology | Uí Breasail: in honour of the descendants of Bresail[1] |
Geography | |
Location | Mythical, Atlantic Ocean |
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