Balor

deity in Irish mythology
Person death_deity Q805514
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Balor

Summary

Balor is a death deity[1]. He draws 636 Wikipedia views per month (death_deity category, ranking #2 of 13).[2]

Key Facts

  • Balor's father was Buarainech[3].
  • Balor is recorded as male[4].
  • Balor's instance of is recorded as death deity[5].
  • Balor's instance of is recorded as Irish mythical character[6].
  • Balor's part of is recorded as Irish mythology[7].
  • Balor's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0lt5_[8].
  • Balor's Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID is recorded as topic/Balor[9].
  • Balor's Fandom article ID is recorded as villains:Balor_(mythology)[10].

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Origins and Family

Balor's father was Buarainech[3].

Why It Matters

Balor draws 636 Wikipedia views per month (death_deity category, ranking #2 of 13).[2] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[12]

FAQs

Who were Balor's parents?

Balor's father was Buarainech[3].

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