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| Banba
was one of three queens of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the obscure people
who ruled Ireland before the Celts arrived. The queens were sisters and
their names were Banba, Fotla and Éire. They represent the spirit
of Ireland. The three sisters met the Milesians, a presumed Celtic tribe,
on their arrival in Ireland. Each of them asked that her name be given to
the country. It is the name of Éire from which Ireland takes its
modern name. The names Banba, Fotla and Éire are synonyms for Ireland
in Irish literature and poetry. |
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 First published: Sunday 27th October, 1996. Send a to the author! You may also use this form |
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