Editing Tuatha Dé Danann

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The '''Tuatha Dé Danann''' (Irish: "the folk of the goddess Danu") are a supernatural race in [[Irish mythology]], with many of them thought to represent deities of pre-[[Christianity|Christian]] Gaelic [[Ireland]]. They are said to dwell in the [[Hill of Tara]].<ref name = "DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Hill of Tara]]</ref>

==Mythology==
According to Irish myth, the Tuatha Dé Danann descended like mist from the skies and settled in Ireland long before humans did. Described as people of great knowledge, they are credited with creating the ancient stones throughout the island, including the [[Lia Fáil]]<ref name = "Cycle Danann">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Irish Cycle pages]]: Tuatha Dé Danann</ref> and the stones at [[Carnagan]].<ref name = "Note">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[Viking Expansion notes#Carnagan|Viking Expansion notes]]: For Those Who Follow</ref> The group also opposed a race called the {{Wiki|Fomorians}}, said to be bringers of disease, despair and death.<ref name = "Cycle Balor">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – Irish Cycle pages: Balor of the Fomorians</ref>

According to [[Scotland|Scottish]] legend, the Tuatha Dé Danann brought the [[Stone of Scone]], along with four others, from Ireland to Scotland, where it remained.<ref name = "Highlands">''[[Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Highlands Children]]'' – Chapter 19: ''Confrérie''</ref>

==Legacy==
The Tuatha Dé Danann's life of peace and wisdom inspired the [[druid]]s that came after their existence.<ref name = "Cycle Danann"/>

In 2020, [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Layla Hassan]] [[Animus mod|modified]] her [[Animus]] and included a [[Areadbhair|spear]] said to be one of {{Wiki|Four Treasures of the Tuatha Dé Danann|four treasures}} left behind by the Tuatha Dé Danann.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla''</ref>

==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Wrath of the Druids]]'' {{mo}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Highlands Children]]'' {{mo}}

==References==
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[[Category:Irish mythology]]