'Áine Celtic Moon goddess' oils on Canvas

Áine is also known as the Fairy Queen of Munster Ireland.

(Fairy Queen of Munster)

Celtic moon goddess,   Aine of Knockane

Tomás O’Maoldomhnaigh.

Goddess of love and fertility; also known as the Fairy Queen of Munster. She encouraged human love, but was of course opposed to rape and the forceful nature of love. Aine was also known as a goddess of fertility in that she had control and command over crops and animals. She was known to have made a magical vow to never sleep with a man of grey hair. She was able to hold this vow even after her sister strove to sabotoge her by way of her lover Fionnis.

Other Names:    Aine Marina, Aine of Knockaine.

Father: Eogalail

Lover: King Aillel Olim, Fionnis

Children: Geroid Iarla

Siblings: Miluchrach

Festivals: Midsummer's Eve

Planets: Sun, Moon

Animals: Red Mare, Rabbit, Swan

Element: Air

Moon Goddess of  Munster, Patroness of crops and cattle. She gave the Meadowsweet its scent. Connected with the midsummer festival. May be identified with Anu.