#Etain, daughter of Etar, is described as the fairest maiden in #Ireland, part 1:“A clear comb of silver was held in her hand, the comb was adorned with gold; and near her, as for washing, was a bason of silver whereon four birds had been chased, and there were little bright gems of carbuncles on the rims of the bason. A bright purple mantle waved round her; and beneath it was another mantle ornamented with silver fringes: the outer mantle was clasped over her bosom with a golden brooch. A tunic she wore with a long hood that might cover her head attached to it; it was stiff and glossy with green silk beneath red embroidery of gold, and was clasped over her breasts with marvellously wrought clasps of silver and gold; so that men saw the bright gold and the green silk flashing against the sun.

Source: Dru Magus „#Myths and #legends of the #Celtic race“

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#Swans are sacred in #Irish #mythology. Easy to see why-so beautiful. #Étaín most beautiful woman was turned into one. #FolkloreThursday