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The Tuatha Dé Danann's life of peace and wisdom inspired the [[druid]]s that came after their existence.<ref name = "Cycle Danann"/> | The Tuatha Dé Danann's life of peace and wisdom inspired the [[druid]]s that came after their existence.<ref name = "Cycle Danann"/> However, the [[Children of Danu]], a more violent sect of druids, also referenced these deities with their group's name.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' — [[Database: The Children of Danu]]</ref> | ||
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> | 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> | ||
Revision as of 03:18, 3 October 2022
The Tuatha Dé Danann (English: "the folk of the goddess Danu") are a supernatural race in Irish mythology, with many of them thought to represent deities of pre-Christian Gaelic Ireland. They are said to dwell in the Hill of Tara.[1]
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[2] and the stones at Carnagan.[3] The group also opposed a race called the Fomorians, said to be bringers of disease, despair and death.[4]
According to Scottish legend, the Tuatha Dé Danann brought the Stone of Scone, along with four others, from Ireland to Scotland, where it remained.[5]
Legacy
The Tuatha Dé Danann's life of peace and wisdom inspired the druids that came after their existence.[2] However, the Children of Danu, a more violent sect of druids, also referenced these deities with their group's name.[6]
In 2020, Assassin Layla Hassan modified her Animus and included a spear said to be one of four treasures left behind by the Tuatha Dé Danann.[7]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Highlands Children (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Database: Hill of Tara
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Irish Cycle pages: Tuatha Dé Danann
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Viking Expansion notes: For Those Who Follow
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Irish Cycle pages: Balor of the Fomorians
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Highlands Children – Chapter 19: Confrérie
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla — Database: The Children of Danu
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla