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Is the reference to "Mi'raj" someone's idea of a joke? Aside from its similarity to "mirage", the mi'raj is an Arab mythical creature. I can't find any reference to it being Manx, aside from this article. -- Bibliosporias ( talk) 12:27, 31 October 2022 (UTC)
Re the Name section – does it actually state what the name means? Ellan Vannin = ”Island of Mann”, but what is ”Mann”? ”Man” perhaps..? Hexmaster.se ( talk) 11:10, 25 August 2023 (UTC)
sometimes I see Mann in this article and other times Man, I know both are "right" according to the TOP of the article, but which should consistently be applied across the article in copy? Iljhgtn ( talk) 02:02, 22 September 2023 (UTC)
I noticed a discrepancy between the Manx flag included within the Wikipedia article and Manx flags elsewhere, such as Britannica and in real-world images. The image on Wikipedia has a gold five-pointed star connected directly to the heel of each boot on the Triskelion. However, in other cases, the five-pointed star is replaced with a twelve pointed star connected somewhat more distantly from the heel of each boot by a support, and in some cases the star is not gold, nor is the support if it is there. I was just wondering if this was an issue with Wikipedia, or if the triskelion's definition is vague to begin with.
Examples of a few variants I found are linked below.
Wikipedia: /info/en/?search=Flag_of_the_Isle_of_Man#/media/File:Flag_of_the_Isle_of_Mann.svg
Wikipedia, real world example: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6e/Loch_Promenade_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1354.jpg (Notice how the stars from Wikipedia are clearly not visible)
Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/topic/flag-of-the-Isle-of-Man
Flag Institute (UK company): https://www.flaginstitute.org/wp/flags/isle-of-man-flag/
crwflags: https://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/im.html
Manx Wildlife Trust (via Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/ManxWildlifeTrust/photos/a.753661324673851/6319861794720415/?type=3 Cytrusss ( talk) 20:56, 18 January 2024 (UTC)
Hey! Let me tell you with peace: This is not supposed to be an offense or “any word” that describes “going against Isle of Man’s geography”, but …
1) I understand that Isle of Man is part of the British Crown!
2) Isle of Man is not known as its own sovereign state.
3) The island name can also be written as “Isle of Mann” OR for short “Mann”.
4) If Isle of Man’s nationality is “British” and not any other demonym (such as Irish), then it does not make sense for any website on internet (including Wikipedia) to say “The Isle of Man is not part of the United Kingdom”. I mean if that island doesn’t belong to any country in the world other than United Kingdom, then Isle of Man must be part of United Kingdom itself and the same thing could include “Guernsey” and “Jersey” themself, IF their passports say “British” on the inside too, in my mind.
Finally: What would only make sense to me is if the statement about the island rather said “The Isle of Man is not part of United Kingdom’s mainland”! 🙂 I hope you can understand that.
Craig Lungren (
talk) 06:34, 25 March 2024 (UTC)
In this case, Isle of Man is “an island” and “a territory”. Its nationality is “British”, and that means “United Kingdom claims its sovereignty over that said island, located in between the UK’s mainland and the island of Ireland. The “Isle of Man” therefore “belongs to United Kingdom” and as that island belongs to the UK, it is in other words “An island-territory that’s part of United Kingdom”. 👍 I’m not denying that.
(Ps. This only makes sense because it is not its own country or sovereign state, nor claimed by or belonging to any other known country, besides being part of the “British Crown” and “Crown Dependencies”)! 🙂 Thanks for reading all of this.
Manannán mac Lir is a sea deity in Irish mythology often associated with the Isle of Man, where he is said to have ruled as a protective king, enveloping the island in mist to shield it from invaders. The name reflects the island's deep-rooted cultural and mythological heritage, intertwining its historical identity with the legends of Manannán. The Isle of Man itself, located in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland, has a distinct cultural identity and history, with Manannán's legacy being a significant part of its folklore.
One of the strongest sources that support the connection between Manannán mac Lir and the Isle of Man, and his role in its mythology, would be "The Folklore of the Isle of Man" by A.W. Moore, published in 1891. This work delves into the rich folklore and traditions of the Isle of Man, including its mythological associations with Manannán mac Lir. Moore's comprehensive study provides historical and cultural contexts that illustrate the significance of Manannán in Manx folklore, making it a valuable resource for understanding the mythological heritage of the Isle of Man. See: archive.org/details/folkloreofisleof00moor
Also, the "Dictionary of Celtic Mythology" by James MacKillop (1998) ISBN = 0198804849 offers an authoritative overview of Celtic mythology, including entries on Manannán mac Lir and his connections to the Isle of Man. MacKillop's work is widely recognized for its scholarly accuracy and detailed entries, making it another strong citation for information on Manannán and the Isle of Man's mythological background. sbelknap
Also, "A Mighty Fleet and the King’s Power: the Isle of Man, AD 400 to 1265" (Edinburgh: John Donald, 2023) ISBN: 9781910900802 ( talk) 01:22, 3 April 2024 (UTC) sbelknap ( talk) 01:35, 3 April 2024 (UTC)