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Children of Lir
Legend from Irish mythology / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with The Children of Llyr.
The Children of Lir (Irish: Oidheadh chloinne Lir) is a legend from Irish mythology. It is a tale from the post-Christianisation period that mixes magical elements such as druidic wands and spells with a Christian message of Christian faith bringing freedom from suffering.
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