Nuada Airgetlám

Sword of Nuada (Sword of Light): Irish Mythology Guide

The Sword of Nuada, or Sword of Light, is a renowned magical weapon in Irish mythology, belonging to Nuada Airgetlám of the Tuatha Dé Danann and later counted among their Four Treasures. More than a weapon of war, it embodies rightful sovereignty and sacred kingship, and its enduring symbolism opens a window onto the deeper structure of Celtic myth.