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Énna
Énna I.
1. St Énna of Aran, a shadowy but historical figure of the 6th century, whose feastday is 21 March. After a youth spent in warraiding, Énna entered the religious life, partially under the influence of his sister, St Fanchea (latinized from Fainche). He is thought to have visited Rome and to have founded churches in the Boyne valley. Against advice to choose more fertile ground, he established the monastery of Cill Éanna or Cill Éinne [Killeany] on the eastern side of Aranmore in the Aran Islands. He was known for the austerity and sanctity of his life. St Ciarán of Clonmacnoise was a key disciple. He is the patron saint of the nationalist school for boys, Saint Enda's [Sgoil/Scoil Éanna], founded by Patrick Pearse in 1908. See Charles Plummer (ed.), Vitae Sanctorum Hiberniae, ii (Oxford, 1910), 60–75. 2. Husband of Dub, for whom Dublin is named. 3. One of three sons of Niall Noígiallach [of the Nine Hostages], but less distinguished than his brothers; Eógan (1) founded Tír Eógain [Tyrone], and Conall Gulban founded Tír Chonaill. Together the three brothers might also be known as the Three Collas. |
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JAMES MacKILLOP. "Énna." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 25 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JAMES MacKILLOP. "Énna." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 25, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-nna1.html JAMES MacKILLOP. "Énna." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Retrieved May 25, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-nna1.html |
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Enna
Enna , town (1991 pop. 28,273), capital of Enna prov., central Sicily, Italy. It is an agricultural market, resort, and sulfur-mining center. In ancient times Enna was devoted to the cult of Ceres. It was taken by Syracuse (396 BC) and by Rome (258 BC) and played a major part in the Sicilian slave rebellion that occurred from 135 BC to 132 BC The town was later captured by the Arabs (9th cent.) and then by the Normans (11th cent.). An imposing citadel (14th cent.) dominates Enna. Until 1927 the town was called Castrogiovanni. |
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"Enna." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 25 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Enna." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 25, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Enna.html "Enna." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 25, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Enna.html |
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Enna
Enna, Sicily/Italy Hennae, Castrogiovanni An ancient Siculi stronghold, its Latin name was (Castrum) Hennae. This gave way to the medieval ‘Camp of John’ which was derived from the Arabic Kasr‐Yanni or Kasr‐Yannah, both a corruption of the Latin name. The Saracens occupied the city between 859 and 1087 when it was taken by the Normans. In 1927 a modern version of the ancient name was adopted.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Enna." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 25 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Enna." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 25, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Enna.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Enna." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved May 25, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Enna.html |
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Énna
Énna, Énnae, Énda, Éanna, Éinne [Ir., bird-like (?)]. Name borne by dozens of heroes, kings, and saints of early Ireland, of whom the best-known was probably Énna (1).
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JAMES MacKILLOP. "Énna." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 25 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JAMES MacKILLOP. "Énna." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 25, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-nna.html JAMES MacKILLOP. "Énna." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Retrieved May 25, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-nna.html |
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