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Fiachna

A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology | 2004 | | Copyright

Fiachna
1. Son of Conall Cernach and Fedelm Noíchrothach, daughter of Conchobar mac Nessa, who was slain by Dubthach in Táin Bó Cuailnge [Cattle Raid of Cooley].

2. Cited as the son of Eógan Mór of Munster in the Fenian Cycle, where he presents Fionn mac Cumhaill with a fast black horse.

3. A west Munster king who lay with his own daughter, Mugain (4), to produce St Cuimmíne Fota.

4. The only male child of Ernmas, mother of Ireland's female eponyms, Ériu, Banba, and Fódla.

5. An attributed son of Fionn mac Cumhaill and lesser warrior of the Fianna. During the action of Bruidhean Chaorthainn [The Hostel of the Quicken Trees], Fiachna holds off the King of the World and takes many heads in so doing. His foster-brother is Innsa.

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Fiachna, Ficna [Ir., dim. of fiach, raven (?)]. Popular man's name in early Ireland, borne by dozens of mythical and legendary heroes, historical kings, and at least one minor saint. See FIACHRA and FIACHU, with which it is sometimes confused. The most often cited is probably Fiachna mac Báetáin.

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Fiachna

A Dictionary of First Names | 2006 | | Copyright

Fiachna ♂ (Irish) Traditional name derived from fiach meaning both ‘raven’ and ‘hunt’.

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PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Fiachna." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Fiachna." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Fiachna.html

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