In
Irish mythology, Mag Mell ("plain of joy") was a mythical realm achievable through death and/or glory (see also
Tír na nÓg and
Ablach). Unlike the
underworld in some mythologies, Mag Mell was a pleasurable paradise, identified as either an island far to the west of Ireland or a kingdom beneath the ocean. In its island guise it was visited by various Irish heroes and monks forming the basis of the Adventure Myth or "
echtrae" as defined by Myles Dillon in his book Early Irish Literature. This otherworld is a place where sickness and death do not exist. It is a place of eternal youth and beauty. Here, music, strength, life and all pleasurable pursuits come together in a single place. Here happiness lasts forever, no one wants for food or drink. It is the Celtic equivalent of the Greek
Elysium or the
Valhalla of the Norse.
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[Celtic] In Celtic mythology, Mag Mell ("plain of joy") is a paradise where the deceased live. In contrast with other realms of the dead, Mag Mell is described as an idyllic island, or as a wonderful place at the bottom of the ocean. This realm of the dead is ruled by king Tethra of the Fomorians, a race of giants. But also the sea god Manannan mac Lir of the Tuatha Dé Danann is believed to rule there. Another name for this place is Tir na n-Og ("land of youth").