Crom Cruach

From: João Simões Lopes Filho
Message: 4562
Date: 2000-11-02

Who is the god Cromm Cruach? What's his name's meaning and etymology? Does Crom mean "worm"?
According to Ellis's "A Dictionary of Irish Mythology":
" CROMM CRUACH: Sometimes Crom Cróich. An early golden idol whi was reported to have twelve gods who served him. He was worshiped by the king Tigernmas (Lord of Death) on Magh Slecht (PLain of Adoration) and huma sacrifices were offered. "