Archive for March 19th, 2009
Oilliphéist
by Chris Cumming on Mar.19, 2009, under Creatures
The Oilliphéist is a lake-dwelling, flying, dragon-like monster which features in the mythology of Ireland. Its name comes from two Gaelic words: oll, meaning great, and péist, fabulous beast or reptile. Oilliphéist and other legends of Ireland such as the Caoránach, and the Copóg Phádraig are involved in stories with St. Patrick.
