Aed (god)

Aed (god)

Aed is a god of the underworld in Irish mythology. He is known from inscriptions and is the son of Lir and Aodh. According to tradition he was turned into a swan by his stepmother, Aoife.

References

Encyclopedia of Gods, Michael Jordon, Kyle Cathie Limited, 2002


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