Balor

An illustrated mythological tale of Balor, the God of chaos and destruction
by Seax Fitzgerald.

SYNOPSIS
Balor in Irish mythology was to some a God of Chaos and Death and to others an evil chieftain who lead the Fomorians a feral warrior tribe who were said to have lived on Tory Island. Balor was notable for a poisonous eye in the middle of his forehead. According to prophecy, Balor was to be killed by his grandson. To avoid his fate, he locked his daughter, Ethlinn, in a tower to keep her from becoming pregnant. However, Cian, one of the Tuatha Dé Danann, with the help of the druidess Birog, managed to enter the tower. Ethlinn then gave birth to Lugh Lamhfada (known as a Sun God) who then became a member of the Tuatha Dé Danann.
Illustrations
Celtic Landscapes
Realm of Balor
(An Anicent Map)
Contact


The excellent Cattle Raid of Cooley by Paddy Brown

The amazing Celtic Illuminations of Jim Fitzpatrick