Ériu The Sovereign Goddess of Ireland in Celtic Mythology

### Ériu: The Sovereign Goddess of Ireland in Celtic Mythology Ériu, a central figure in Celtic mythology, is the goddess who personifies Ireland itself. Her name is the origin of the modern name for Ireland, “Éire,“ reflecting her deep connection to the land. As one of the three eponymous goddesses of Ireland, along with her sisters Banba and Fódla, Ériu’s story is one of sovereignty, power, and reverence for the land. In the rich tapestry of Celtic myth, Ériu stands out as a symbol of the island’s spirit and identity. She is often depicted as a powerful and regal figure, embodying the land’s fertility, beauty, and strength. Her story is intertwined with the legendary history of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the mythical people who are said to have inhabited Ireland before the arrival of the Milesians, the ancestors of the modern Irish. According to legend, Ériu and her sisters each requested that the island be named after them when t