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Fíngein
Fíngein, Fíngen, Fíngin, Fingen, Fingin, Finegín, Finghean, Finegeen, Fioneen [Ir., wine birth]. Name borne by dozens of figures from early Irish narrative and history, including kings and saints; differences in spelling are haphazard and do not indicate one bearer of the name over another. Equated with the English name Florence as early as the 13th century.
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JAMES MacKILLOP. "Fíngein." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JAMES MacKILLOP. "Fíngein." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-Fngein.html JAMES MacKILLOP. "Fíngein." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-Fngein.html |
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Fíngein
Fíngein.
1. Physician to Conchobar mac Nessa; when Cet struck Conchobar with a deadly, limited brain ball from Mesgegra, Fíngein advised the king that he would die if it were removed. Accordingly, the king was sewn up with golden thread and abstained thereafter from horse-riding and vehement passion. Fingein also healed Cúchulainn at Sliab Fúait [Slieve Fuad]. |
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JAMES MacKILLOP. "Fíngein." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JAMES MacKILLOP. "Fíngein." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-Fngein1.html JAMES MacKILLOP. "Fíngein." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-Fngein1.html |
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