What is islands of the blessed?

The Islands of the Blessed, also known as the Fortunate Isles, are mythical islands in various Western European cultures, where favored heroes and gods were said to live an eternal paradise. The idea is closely associated with Celtic, Greek and Roman mythology.

In Greek mythology, the Islands of the Blessed were ruled by Cronus and later by his son Hades, the god of the underworld. In Celtic mythology, the island was known as Tir na nÓg, meaning the "Land of Youth," and was ruled by the god of the sea, Manannán mac Lir. In Roman mythology, the island was called Elysium, and was the final resting place of the virtuous and heroic, where they lived an eternity of bliss.

While the mythological islands are purely fictitious, they continue to hold a place in popular culture, and are often referenced in literature, films and video games. The concept of a paradise-like place, where the souls of the virtuous go after death, has its roots in ancient mythology, and still holds a fascination for many people to this day.