Who Are the Tuatha Dé Danann?

Are the Tuatha Dé Danann, the so-called gods and goddesses of Irish mythology, actual deities? Or are they “merely” super-powered humans?

Learn about the origins of the Tuatha Dé Danann then dive into the debate about their divine status. (Spoiler alert: the etymology of their name just might be the key...)

Intro 00:00

Who Are the Tuatha Dé Danann? 01:46

Are the Tuatha Dé Danann gods? 05:49

The Etymology of Tuatha Dé Danann 07:59

FYI: a text version of this essay (with links to books/references) is available over at IrishMyths.com: https://irishmyths.com/2023/11..../15/tuatha-de-danann

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