Eri can refer to:
- Eri
- Eri (given name), a Japanese feminine given name
- Eri, a biblical figure
- Eri (divine king), the progenitor of the Nri-Igbo ancient Nigerian city-state
- Eri silk, a type of silk from Assam, India
- Eridanus (constellation), standard astronomical abbreviation
- Eri (goddess), in Irish mythology, the mother of Bres
- Chiemi Eri (江利), a Japanese singer and actress
- Other
- Ériu, in Irish mythology, one of the patron goddesses of Ireland
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- ERI, disambiguation
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Eriş
Eriş is a Turkish name and may refer to:
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Ériu
In Irish mythology, Ériu (Irish pronunciation: [ˈeːrʲu]; modern Irish Éire), also called Eri, daughter of Ernmas of the Tuatha Dé Danann, was the eponymous matron goddess of Ireland.
The English name for Ireland comes from the name Ériu and the Germanic (Old Norse or Old English) word land.
Since Ériu is represented as goddess of Ireland, she is often interpreted as a modern-day personification of Ireland, although since the name "Ériu" is the older Irish form of the word Ireland, her modern name is often modified to "Éire" or "Erin" to suit a modern form.
Role and mythic portrayal
With her sisters, Banba and Fódla, she was part of an important triumvirate of goddesses. When the Milesians arrived from Galicia, each of the three sisters asked that her name be given to the country. This was granted to them, although Ériu (Éire) became the chief name in use. (Banba and Fódla are still sometimes used as poetic names for Ireland, much as Albion is used as a poetic name for Great Britain.)
Ériu, Banba and Fódla are interpreted as goddesses of sovereignty.
