Tir is God of Travel, born from the union of Eos (God of Wisdom) and Ovas (God of the Sea). He manifests as a traveler wherever travelers travel, especially on major roads and crossing points. He is most often represented as a bearded man, often seen in the western regions of the world where rivers, canals, and seas converge. Often, he can also be portrayed as being half man half goat.
Traditionally, Tir was depicted as being a tall bearded man. His head is usually adorned by a tiara that is adorned with an ornament. Tir can take the form of an old man, as well. Sometimes he is portrayed as looking like the Buddha or even an old king. More recently, he has been portrayed as a bearded man in the West and as a child in the East. A good example of this is The Book of Kells, which is a collection of Bible manuscripts that is displayed in churches. In the book, there are a lot of images of a bearded Tir that have been carved into the manuscript.
Many of the tales and legends that tell us about Tir, also tell us how he was a wise, powerful, but gentle person. He is always depicted as someone who cares for the needs of mankind. Tir is the patron deity of travelers and has been known to make travel easier. For instance, his image has been seen on some maps in the places where the West African countries of Gabon and Benin meet. He also appears frequently on the currency of many countries.
The powers of Tir are also linked to other characters. They can make people look beautiful. People who worship him will experience various physical and mental improvements as a result of worshiping him. He is associated with the stars, the planets, and with time. He is also associated with the sun, the moon, and with animals, plants, and other objects. around the Earth. As such, Tir is seen as being the God of many things, and having a broad repertoire of powers.
Tir is most often depicted as being bearded, with an upright posture, wearing a crown, and carrying a scepter. A woman usually wears a veil. On some maps, Tir is represented as holding a wand, while on others, a man carries one. The veil he holds is either made of gold, silver, glass, or crystal.
In a few stories, Tir is seen as having an evil twin named Anath, who is believed to have similar powers and attributes. Tir also is described as being a demigod, a god of wisdom, courage, justice, and war. In other myths, he is seen as a demigod who rules the earth. Tir also appears as an ancient king in several stories. In some stories, Tir is seen as an incarnation of a human being, while in others, he is seen as simply a young shepherd.