Aeron

A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology

Aeron. A god of battle or slaughter in early Wales, whose name seems derived from Agroná. The association of Aeron with the modern Scottish place-name Ayr is disputed.

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	Family's tears as Aeron, 2 is buried.(News) ; TRAGIC fire toddler Aeron Wallace and her great-grandparents were buried...Tibbermore Church near Perth for the joint funeral of Aeron and great-grandparents Alex, 66, and Davina, 62, known as Weenie. Aeron's mother Janet wept uncontrollably as the Rev... Read more
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	An archaeological hit.(News) ; ...000th visitor to the site's new archaeological exhibition, less than a year since it opened. Origins: in search of Early Wales, which follows the story of early humans 230,000 years ago to the end of the Middle Ages, was launched on December... Read more
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