Son of the Sea

From the calm harbor of Waterford to the storm-tossed cliffs of Inishmore, Ireland is a nation bound to the ocean. Son of the Sea features bright notes of fresh, salty ocean spray balanced with deep leather in this unique, masculine tribute to the Irish god of the sea, Manannán mac Lir. 

Notes & Themes

  • Sea Salt
  • Ocean Spray
  • Saddle Leather

Who is Manannan mac Lir?

Manannán mac Lir ("Son of the Sea" in Irish) is the Irish sea god who protects sailors crossing the Irish Sea. Ruling from the Isle of Man, he ensures abundant crops and bountiful hauls from fishing boats, as told in ancient stories of the island paradise. Like his better known Greek counterpart Poseidon, Manannán mac Lir protects sailors and can cross the land or sea in his chariot drawn by his horse (named Aonbharr or Enbarr, and is white or grey), which allows him to travel faster than the wind itself.