The Magical & Mysterious Fir Bolg
In Irish mythology the Fir Bolg race of beings was believed
to have lived in Ireland before Tuatha De Danann (tribe of the gods who were
the main pre-Christian deities) arrived. The actual origin of the name Fir Bolg
is not completely agreed upon. It is often said that it means “men of bags,”
but some dispute that theory and suggest it means “men of spears.” No matter
what the actual meaning holds, the Fir Bolg are tied to Irish mythology.
Powers of the Fir
Bolg Race
They are said to be smaller in stature than the rest of
those people living in that region and also worked with gold in some way. Some
assume that the origin of the leprechaun can be traced to folklore about the
Fir Bolg race; that the captive of the leprechaun gets to keep the gold.
History of the Fir
Bolg
It is believed that there were basically three different
groups of people who lived together in Ireland: the Fir Bolg, the fir Domnann and the
Gaileanga. It is said that the king of Tuatha wanted the Island for his own
people, but that the Fir Blog would not comply. This led to a battle that left
the Fir Blog with only a quarter of the Island for themselves. Their efforts
and will were what impressed the King of Tuatha and what earned them some of
the Island.
Popular Theories
Stories involving the Fir Blog race are not in agreement,
but some myths are more popular than others. Some suggest that Fir Blogs were a
working race that was forced to carry bags over their shoulders, hence the name
“bag men.” Legend states that they finally escaped their abuse when they
transformed their bags into boats used to sail Ireland.
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