Manannan

Deities

Tradition · Celtic Irish
Alternate Names
Manannan mac LirManannan the Son of the Sea
Gender Expression
Masculine
Titles
Son of the SeaRider of the WavesKeeper of the Gate
Domain
The seaThe otherworldMistThe gateHospitalityGiftsYew
Planetary Correspondence
Neptune
Secondary Planets
MercuryMoon
Elemental Correspondence
WaterAether
Zodiac Affinity
PiscesCancerGemini
Correspondences
Colors
BlueSilverWhite
Scents
MyrrhJasmineSea salt
Metals
TinSilver
Animals
DolphinSealFish
Sacred Timing
Days
Hours
MoonriseDusk
Offerings
WaterMilkFlowersFish
Invocation Approach
Tone
Gracious liminal
Address
ManannanSon of the SeaRider of the Waves
Relationship
The gatekeeper between the worlds who is also a host
Warning
He keeps the gate and the gate is not a wall
Resonance
Travellers those between worlds those who keep a gate
Symbols
WaterCup
Mythology Summary

Manannan mac Lir is the Irish sea god who rides the waves, owns the boat that goes where it is told, and keeps the gate between this world and the other. He is a host and a trickster-teacher rather than a warrior, and he takes a personal interest in the people who cross.

Modern Practice

Manannan is called on before any crossing, for hospitality, and at Samhain when the gate is open. His practice is the gift given before it is asked for and the gate kept honestly.

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