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Tuatha Dé Danaan
Tu·a·tha Dé Da·naan T0398850 (to͞o′ə-hə dā′ dä′nən)pl.n. Mythology The pre-Christian gods who invaded and inhabited Ireland, sometimes represented as heroes or fairies. They were defeated by the Milesians and driven underground. [Middle Irish Túatha Dé Danann (traditionally interpreted as meaning "Tribes of the goddess Danu" ), from Old Irish Túatha Dé Donann : tuatha, pl. of túath, people, tribe + dé : genitive of día, god, goddess + Donann, of unknown origin.]Tuatha De Danann
Tuatha De Danann (to͞o`əthə dā dä`nän), in Irish mythology, invaders of ancient Ireland before the Milesians. They were endowed with great supernatural powers, which enabled them to defeat their predecessors, the Fomors. However, they were themselves defeated by the Milesians. See Tuatha De DanannThesaurusSeeTuatha De Danann |