Lake-burst
A lake-burst (Old Irish: lochthomadmand[1]) is a phenomenon referred to in Irish mythology, in which a previously non-existent lake comes into being, often when a grave is being dug.
List of lake-bursts
Partholón's time[2]
- Loch Laighlinne in Ui mac Uais of Breg
- Loch Cuan and Loch Rudraige in Ulaid
- Loch Dechet and Loch Mese and Loch Con in Connachta
- Loch Echtra in Airgialla
Nemed's time[3]
- Loch Annind (Annind's grave)
- Loch Cal in Ui Niallain
- Loch Munremair in Luigne
- Loch Dairbrech
References
- ↑
- ↑ "Lebor Gabala Erenn pt. 2". Retrieved 16 January 2011.
- ↑ "Lebor Gabala pt. 3". Retrieved 16 January 2011.
See also
- Bodb Derg
- Nemed
- Turlough (lake)
- List of loughs in Ireland