Re: Lugh the Long Handed??
In a sense. Celtic mythology specifically has lots of references to Tuatha and other mythological peoples slipping in and out of this world through a veil. They were seen when they wanted to be seen. This was especially true towards the end of the Tuatha cycle, where the Tuatha were driven underground by invaders. It was there they donned the name sidhe and could become invisible at will.
The Fairy Courts depended on a glamour type of ability as well to keep from being seen when they did not want to be. So atleast in the mythology behind the celtic nations, there are lots of instances to back up giving units glamour.
As far as the Heims go. It has been a long time since I have read the Edda, but off the top of my head I cannot remember instances of the Aesir or Vanir interacting with mortals and using glamour. In most the Norse stories, the Gods interact with one another or against the Frost Giants. In these stories it is very common for them to shape shift and beguiling an enemy was a prized virtue in Norse Mythology.
I would not be surprised if there are stories where Aesir or Vanir trick mortals through glamour, because treachery seemed to be such a prized virtue to the Norse Gods and was viewed as an act of wisdom.
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