Elatha
In Irish mythology, Elatha or Elada (modern spelling: Ealadha) was a prince of the Fomorians and the father of Bres by Ériu of the Tuatha Dé Danann. The imagery surrounding him suggests he may once have been a sun or moon god.
Overview
Elatha is quoted as being the "The beautiful Miltonic prince of darkness with golden hair". He was the son of Dalbaech and a king of the Fomor, he was father of Bres by Eri, a woman of the Tuatha Dé Danann. He came to her over the sea in a vessel of silver, himself having the appearance of a young man with yellow hair, wearing clothes of gold and five gold torcs. He was one of the Fomor who took part in the Second Battle of Magh Tuireadh.
During the Second Battle of Magh Tuireadh, Elatha, son of Dalbaech, watched over Dagda's magic harp, Uaithne, sometimes called Dur-da-Bla, "the Oak of Two Blossoms," and sometimes Coir-cethar-chuin, "the Four-Angled Music." He is said to have a sense of humor and a sense of nobility.
Though considered to be the Fomorian father of Eochu Bres, Elatha (Elada) was also the father of the Dagda, Ogma, a son named Delbaeth, and Elloth (the father of Manannan mac Lir) according to the Lebor Gabála Érenn. The mother of these Tuatha De Danann chiefs may have been Ethne, the mother of Lug, based on Ogma' often cited matronymic "mac Ethliu." Since Ethne was Fomorian, this means they are all Fomorians. This is rather confusing, but may betray the battle between the two groups as actually being about the new generation of gods displacing the older generation.
Smiled On Me
What cut straight through my blinds was
Light, light to live by
Open my eyes, and my oh my
This day is gonna be good
Not gonna fuss about fashion
Not fret about time
Open my door, and thank the Lord
This day is gonna be good
Life has smiled on me
Mornin' sings to me
Happy trails are callin'
Callin' my name out loud
Life has smiled on me
Mornin' sings to me
Happy trails are callin'
Hey, yeah...
Tan faces, pick-up trucks
Smiles break free and our eyes light up
Climb on in and sit on back
This ride is gonna be good
Who knows what this day holds
Barefeet or sandles?
I vow to live it, minute by minute
This life is gonna be good
God has smiled on me
Mornin' sings to me
Happy trails are callin'
Callin' my name out loud
God has smiled on me
Mornin' sings to me
Happy trails are callin'
Hey, yeah...
Bridge: Smiled on Me
Alathea
Verse 1:
What cut straight through my blinds was
Light, light to live by
Open my eyes, and my oh my
This day is gonna be good
Not gonna fuss about fashion
Not fret about time
Open my door, and thank the Lord
This day is gonna be good
Life has smiled on me
Mornin' sings to me
Happy trails are callin'
Callin' my name out loud
Life has smiled on me
Mornin' sings to me
Happy trails are callin'
Hey, yeah...
Verse 2:
Tan faces, pick-up trucks
Smiles break free and our eyes light up
Climb on in and sit on back
This ride is gonna be good
Who knows what this day holds
Barefeet or sandles?
I vow to live it, minute by minute
This life is gonna be good
God has smiled on me
Mornin' sings to me
Happy trails are callin'
Callin' my name out loud
God has smiled on me
Mornin' sings to me
Happy trails are callin'
Hey, yeah...
BRIDGE:
Hey friend, laugh away
Yesterday while today's today
Hold on to beauty in everything
Share all that's good
Love has smiled on me
Mornin' sings to me
Happy trails are callin'
Callin' my name out loud
Love has smiled on me
Mornin' sings to me
Happy trails are callin'
Hey, yeah...
What cuts straight through my world is God who is love and good...
Hey friend, laugh away
Yesterday while today's today
Hold on to beauty in everything
Share all that's good
Love has smiled on me
Mornin' sings to me
Happy trails are callin'
Callin' my name out loud
Love has smiled on me
Mornin' sings to me
Happy trails are callin'
Hey, yeah...
