[citation needed] He is named Allód[1] in early genealogies, and corresponds to the Llŷr of Welsh mythology.
The Lir in this story was the rival of Bodb Dearg for the kingship of the Tuatha Dé Danann after their retreat into the fairy mounds.
In order to appease Lir, Bodb gave one of his daughters to marry him, Aeb.
[4] As Allod the "all-famous," Lir is listed as the father of Crofhind the Chaste in the Metrical Dindshenchas.
[5] In the poem "Baile Suthain Sith Eamhain" Midir is named as the father of Lir and grandfather of Manannan.