An difríocht idir athruithe ar: "Fomhóraigh"
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''The '''Fomorians''' ({{lang-sga|'''Fomoire'''}}, Modern {{lang-ga|'''Fomhóraigh'''}}) are a supernatural race in [[Irish mythology]]. They are often portrayed as hostile and monstrous beings who come from the sea or underground. Later, they were portrayed as giants and sea raiders. They are enemies of Ireland's [[Lebor Gabála Érenn|first settlers]] and opponents of the [[Tuatha Dé Danann]],<ref name=carey>Carey, John. "Fomoiri", in ''The Celts: History, Life, and Culture''. Edited by John T. Koch. ABC-CLIO, 2012. p.355</ref> the other supernatural race in Irish mythology. However, their relationship with the Tuath Dé is complex and some of their members intermarry and have children. The Fomorians have thus been likened to the [[Jötunn|jötnar]] of [[Norse mythology]].
''The Fomorians seem to have been gods who represent the harmful or destructive powers of nature; personifications of chaos, darkness, death, blight and drought.<ref name=macculloch>MacCulloch, John Arnott. ''The Religion of the Ancient Celts''. The Floating Press, 2009
''In later times, any settled pirates or seaborne raiders were labelled Fomorians and the original meaning of the word was forgotten.
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