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Balor

Balor 
(Yew and Oak)

Representation of Balor of the Evil Eye from Celtic mythology .

Balor was the leader of the Formorians, who oppressed the Tuatha De Danaan. His evil eye could slay anyone who fell under its gaze. He was was slain by Lugh the leader of the Tuatha De Danaan in the second battle of Moytura.

The Tuatha De Danaan were the gods of the Celts in Ireland.
Yew and Oak were special trees revered by Celts.

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