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Which Irish sea-god was said to own a magical boat that could navigate itself without sails or oars?
Answer
Manannán mac Lir
Manannán mac Lir, the Irish god of the sea, possessed a self-guiding boat (often called Wave Sweeper) among his magical treasures, which included his pig herd and a cloak of invisibility.
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Manannán mac Lir, the Irish sea-god, owned a self-navigating boat and a magical pig that could be killed and resurrected daily for feasts.
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- irish-mythology
- celtic
- sea-god
- lesser-known-gods
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