Religion: Celtic pagan deity 
Name: Leir
Other Names: Lir; Mannanan Mac Lir; Mannanan
Classification:
supporting character
deity
Publisher(s): 
First Appearance: Thor (vol. 1) #386 (Dec. 1987): "When Warriors Clash! Thor, Lord of Thunder vs. Leir, Lord of Lightning!"
Creators: Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, Brett Breeding
Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes
Number of Appearances: 14
Dimension: Avalon
Gender: male
Note: god of lightning and the spear; son of Danu (Gaea)
Leir is presumably the same Celtic deity as Mannanan, a Celtic deity of the Hyborian age known as the god of horses. Mannanan Mac Lir was the Celtic deity worshiped by Bran Mak Morn.
Leir is one of the "Celtic Gods of Avalon."
Marvel Comics Presents (vol. 1) #30 (Oct. 1989): "The Temper of a God" (lead character)Thor (vol. 1) #386 (Dec. 1987): "When Warriors Clash! Thor, Lord of Thunder vs. Leir, Lord of Lightning!"
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.comicboards.com/marvelguide/l.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/lehlh.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/cbcen.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/lipln.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/mankmaq.htm