Definitions for "Lugh"
Keywords:  celtic, spear, sling, god, mhfhada
sunny and light god who joined the Tuatha when they fought the Fomoires. he was Balor’s grandson by his mother Ethne and Dian Cecht’s grandson by his father Cian. His other names were Lamfada (the long hand) because of his weapons ( spear, sling) and Samildanach (the polyvalency) because his knowledge in several sciences. He killed Balor with his sling. The legend says he was one of Cuchulainn’s fathers.
ancient Celtic god
Ireland,Wales. Sun and War God. Connected with the festival of Lughnassadh, a harvest festival. Associated with ravens. and a white stag.