Also called Manannan, Manawydan.
Their story
In the Voyage of Bran, Manannán rides his chariot over the waves and tells Bran that what looks like sea to him is a flowering plain. He gave the Tuatha Dé Danann a mist to hide their dwellings and ruled the Land of Promise. Manx tradition says the Isle of Man paid him a rent of green rushes each Midsummer.
Their day
Monday. In modern practice, Monday is often chosen for him through the moon, which rules the tides.
Best times to give to them
- Midsummer
- high tide
- misty mornings
What they like being given
- green rushes or grasses
- fresh water
- apples
- shells gathered respectfully
- a clean-up of a beach or shore
How to honour them
- Visit the sea and greet him, leaving nothing behind but thanks.
- Lay green rushes or grass on your altar at Midsummer.
- Ask for safe passage before travelling over water.
- Help keep beaches and rivers clean in his name.
How they can help you
- safe travel
- protection
- moving between worlds or stages of life
- seeing through illusion
Symbols
- the cloak of mist
- the boat Scuabtuinne
- the silver apple branch
- waves
The Welsh Manawydan of the Mabinogi shares his name but has different stories.
Herbs linked with them
- Apple Malus domestica