Between Irish primitive tribe of the Tuatha Dé Danaan,
Áine was considered the fairy of the moon and had more
protective god of crops and livestock
and promoters of fertility.
In the Celtic languages, their name means "Pleasure", "Joy" and "Splendor",
and has nothing to do with Biblical name of Anne
This fairy creature appears in some legends as the daughter of King Egobadal,
community member Tuatha Dé Danaan
and adopted son of Manannan Mac Lir, God of the sea.
Áine, a little girl was outraged by Ailill,
King of Munster, whom she took revenge
death through the power of his magic ring.
later married Gerald Áine,
the Earl of Desmond. He was bathing in a lake when he saw Áine,
with half out of the water and combing her long hair;
then she, with a spell, made the count She falls passionately in love.
Other legends say that during the night of San Juan,
feast dedicated to Our Lady of the Moon,
Áine is surrounded by maidens
in Munster a hill that bears his name.
Therefore, each year, the local people go there in procession
torches and call the fairy protection for their livestock and crops.
Also on Friday, Saturday and Sunday after Lughnasadh (August 1st),
farmers return to the hill of Áine to pay tribute.
However, outside these days, this hill is considered a dangerous place,
especially for young girls,
it is believed, a mysterious piper wandering around.
Ainé magical powers can also change the hair color of someone,
as duck or be killed.
Geroid, son of Áine and the Earl of Desmond,
duck and swimming in the same lake where their mother appeared to father.
In some parts of Ireland, Áine has inspired poets and musicians
who have called the "Sweet heart of the Sidhe"
fairy descended from the ancient tribe of the Tuatha Dé Danaan.
Áine The mound is the county of Donegal,
was sacred to the ancient Druids.
like damsels from rivers or lakes ladies,
Áine can see lady of the moon,
by the waters combing the hair with an ivory comb
