high-kings
Kings above kings
High-kings are monarchs who rule over other kings, holding supreme authority in a realm composed of lesser kingdoms.
The title appears in Irish, Scottish, and other Celtic traditions, where a high-king unified multiple regional kings under one crown: The high-kings of Ireland ruled from Tara.
The term also appears in fantasy literature following this model.
Irish feminine name
- NiallIrish masculine given name
- CormacIrish given name
- chieftainsLeaders of clans
- clansRelated family groups
tribes · druids · bards · filí · inauguration · annals · sagas · cattle raids
Supreme independent authority
- overlordsSupreme authoritarian rulers
- paramountOf supreme significance
- supremeHighest in authority
- tributeOffering of respect
vassals · fealty · coronation · enthronement · dynasties · succession · legitimacy · realm
Traditional stories or icons
- sagasExtended heroic narratives
- epicImpressively grand in scope
- Tuatha Dé DanannAncient Irish deity tribe
- cyclesRecurring sequences of events
prophecy · sacred · divine right · otherworld · enchantment · heroes · champions
Tara
Irish feminine name
- NiallIrish masculine given name
- CormacIrish given name
- chieftainsLeaders of clans
clans · tribes · druids · bards · filí · inauguration · annals · sagas · cattle raids · feasting
sovereignty
Supreme independent authority
tribute · vassals · fealty · coronation · enthronement · dynasties · succession · legitimacy · realm · dominion
legends
Traditional stories or icons
- sagasExtended heroic narratives
- epicImpressively grand in scope
- Tuatha Dé DanannAncient Irish deity tribe
cycles · prophecy · sacred · divine right · otherworld · enchantment · heroes · champions