Encyclopedia.com > Dictionaries, Thesauruses, Pictures, and Press Releases > A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology > January 2004

Dealgnaid

A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology | 2004 | 420 words | Copyright

Dealgnaid, Dealgnait, Dealgnat, Delgnat, Dalny, Elgnat. The wife of Partholón whose affair with the slave Todga (or Topa) introduced adultery into Ireland. Dealgnaid seduced Todga while her husband was away hunting. In some versions the husband is predictably furious when he discovers the deception. In another, Todga placates him with a verse, saying that she should not have been presented with such temptation.

Cite this article
Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

  • MLA
  • Chicago
  • APA

JAMES MacKILLOP. "Dealgnaid." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

JAMES MacKILLOP. "Dealgnaid." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-Dealgnaid.html

JAMES MacKILLOP. "Dealgnaid." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-Dealgnaid.html

Learn more about citation styles

Find thousands of answers for hundreds of subjects at Answers Encyclopedia .

All answers verified by trusted sources at Encyclopedia.com

Try Answers Encyclopedia now!

For students and teachers!

Encyclopedia.com provides students and teachers facts, information, and biographies from verified, citable sources, including:

Encyclopedia.com provides students and teachers facts, information, and biographies from verified, citable sources, including: