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Cian
Cian
1. The father of Lug Lámfhota and a leading figure in the Mythological Cycle. There are two stories about how he came to father the hero. One is that his magical cow, Glas Ghaibhleann, has been stolen by Balor, and in revenge Cian seduces Balor's daughter, Eithne. In another version Cian wins Eithne through long negotiation with the help of the druidess Birog in Balor's household. Three children are born from the union, two of whom are drowned at the order of their grandfather, with only Lug escaping. Cian is himself a mysterious character, although little attention is paid to him. He may also be known as Cethern (2) or Dáire (1). He may be the son of Dian Cécht or he may bear the patronymic mac Chainte. Born with a caul on his head, he is transformed into a pig as an infant by the stroke of a druidical wand. He can always shift his shape to a pig when he is in danger. In attempting to escape from the depredations of Brian (1), Iuchar, and Iucharba (the sons of Tuireann), he changes into a pig once more, but it is in vain; they stone him to death in human form. See OIDHEADH CHLAINNE TUIREANN [The Tragic Story of the Sons of Tuireann]. Findchóem (2) is usually named as his wife. 2. One of the five famous poets of 6th-century Wales, of whom almost nothing is known. He is also known as Gwenith Gwawd [W, wheat of song]. See also TALIESIN. 3. The son of Ailill Aulomm; he is cited in the genealogies of the O'Hara and O'Gara families and others. His son is Tadg mac Céin, who has a vision of Clídna. |
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JAMES MacKILLOP. "Cian." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JAMES MacKILLOP. "Cian." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-Cian1.html JAMES MacKILLOP. "Cian." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-Cian1.html |
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Cian
Cian, Kian [Ir., distant, enduring, long (time and space)]. Name borne by several heroes in early Irish narrative, of whom the most important is Cian (1), the father of Lug Lámfhota. There is also a Welsh Cian (See CIAN (2)).
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JAMES MacKILLOP. "Cian." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JAMES MacKILLOP. "Cian." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-Cian.html JAMES MacKILLOP. "Cian." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-Cian.html |
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Cian
Cian ♂ Traditional Irish name meaning ‘ancient’, now popular in the English-speaking world. It was borne by a son-in-law of Brian Boru, who played a leading role in the battle of Clontarf (1014).
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PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Cian." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Cian." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Cian.html PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Cian." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Cian.html |
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Cian ♂ (Irish) Traditional name meaning ‘ancient’; borne by a son-in-law of Brian Boru, who played a leading role in the battle of Clontarf (1014).
Also: Kean(e), Kian (Anglicized forms). |
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PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Cian." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Cian." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Cian1.html PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Cian." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Cian1.html |
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