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    Fir Bolg - Wikipedia

    In medieval Irish myth, the Fir Bolg (also spelt Firbolg and Fir Bholg) are the fourth group of people to settle in Ireland. They are descended from the Muintir Nemid, an earlier group who abandoned Ireland and went to different parts of Europe. Those who went to Greece became the Fir Bolg and eventually return to … See more

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    Lebor Gabála Érenn tells of Ireland being settled six times by six groups of people. The first three—the people of Cessair, the people of Partholón, and the people of Nemed—were … See more

    Today, most scholars regard the Lebor Gabála as myth rather than history. It is believed the goal of its writers was to provide an epic origin story for the Irish, like that of the Israelites, … See more

    d'Arbois de Jubainville, Marie Henri. Le Cycle mythologique irlandais. Osnabrück: Zeller, 1884.
    • Arrowsmith, Nancy, with Moorse, George. Field Guide to the Little People. London: Macmillan, 1977. See more

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    In the Mythological Cycle of Irish Mythology, the Fir Bolg (men of bags) arrived in Ireland after suffering 200 years of slavery in Greece. The Fir Bolg were descended from the Muintir Nemid, who, following the defeat of the …

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    Specific Irish tuatha (peoples / tribes), clanna (clans), and finte (extended families) were identified in the historic era as Fir Bolg, the hereditary enemies of the Gaeil, and denied rights and privileges under Féineachas (‘Brehon Law’) …

  10. Fir Bolg - Gods and Monsters

    Fir Bolg. Region/Culture: Ireland, Northern Europe. Mythos: Celtic Mythology. Primary Type/Nature: Fairy Folk and Spirit Beings. Mythical Attributes: The Fir Bolg are often described as one of the ancient races that inhabited Ireland …