As the ruler of carpentry, Luchtar crafted the spearshafts for the gods of the #TuatheDéDanann, the people of the goddess #Danu, in their fight against the monstrous Fomorians, in the mythological second battle of Mag Tuired.
Source: P. Monaghan `Encyclopedia of #Celtic #Mythology and #Folklore`
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Creidhne & his brothers Goibniu & Luchtaine, 3 gods of #art! Forged weapons which Tuatha Dé used to battle Fomorians! Known as the Trí Dée Dána. Luchtaine agreed to make all the shields & javelin shafts for Second Battle of Moytura. #Ireland #FolkloreThursday