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Étan
Étan
1. Wife of Ogma, the god of eloquence. Daughter of Dian Cécht, a god of healing, she was attributed some powers as a patron of crafts. Usually thought to be the mother of Tuireann and sometimes the mother of Cairbre mac Ethne, the satirist. 2. Mistress of Cúchulainn, to whom he gave a ring in appreciation of their lovemaking. 3. 3. A woman of the Fianna Éireann. |
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JAMES MacKILLOP. "Étan." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JAMES MacKILLOP. "Étan." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-tan3.html JAMES MacKILLOP. "Étan." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-tan3.html |
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JAMES MacKILLOP. "Étan." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JAMES MacKILLOP. "Étan." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-tan2.html JAMES MacKILLOP. "Étan." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-tan2.html |
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