Lugh established the festival of Lughnasadh in honor of his foster-mother Tailtiu, who died clearing the plains of Ireland for cultivation. The games at Teltown commemorated her sacrifice.
Lughnasadh commemorates Tailtiu, Lugh's foster-mother, who died of exhaustion after clearing the forests and plains of Ireland for cultivation. The funeral games at her grave at Teltown honored her sacrifice each harvest season.
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