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Finn
Finn, Finn-. Name borne by countless legendary and historical figures, both male and female. The personage most often implied by the name Finn is the hero of the Fenian Cycle, Finn mac Cumhaill [ang. Finn MacCool], known in this volume under the ModIr. spelling Fionn mac Cumhaill. The name Finn also appears to have been an honorific title, often coming in threes. A 16th century poetic epithet for Ireland was … na dtrí bhFinn [Ir., of the three Finns], reflecting different heroic traditions from the midlands, Leinster and Munster. The triplet sons of Eochaid Feidlech were known as the Three Finns of Emain Macha (see FINN EMNA), even though they had individual given names. Such triplism may also derive from Find, the early embodiment of knowledge recorded by Ptolemy (2nd cent. AD).
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JAMES MacKILLOP. "Finn." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JAMES MacKILLOP. "Finn." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-Finn1.html JAMES MacKILLOP. "Finn." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-Finn1.html |
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FinnFinn, also known as Finn MacCumhail or Finn MacCool, is the hero of a series of Irish legends known as the Fionn (or Fenian) Cycle. Finn was the son of Cumhail, who led a band of warriors called the Fianna. Members of this group were chosen for their bravery and strength and took an oath to fight for the king and defend Ireland from attack. In time, Finn became the leader of the Fianna and was the greatest warrior of all. As a boy, Finn became the pupil of a druid, a Celtic priest. The druid had been told that he would gain all the world's knowledge if he caught and ate a certain salmon. He caught the fish and instructed Finn to cook but not to eat it. While preparing the fish, Finn touched it and burned his thumb. He sucked the thumb to ease the pain and received the knowledge that was meant for the druid. Finn later traveled to Tara, the court of the Irish king, Cormac MacArt. Every year a demon came and destroyed Tara. Finn managed to kill the demon and save the hall. As a reward, the king named Finn the leader of the Fianna. Under his leadership, the Fianna performed many amazing deeds, such as traveling to the underworld and defeating supernatural enemies. Always a select group, the Fianna became even more exclusive when Finn invented tests of strength and courage for all those who wanted to join. underworld land of the dead supernatural related to forces beyond the normal world; magical or miraculous Several legends concern Finn's death. However, some stories say he is not dead at all, just sleeping in a cave or a hollow tree, and that he will awaken when Ireland once again needs his help. See also Celtic Mythology; Druids. |
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"Finn." Myths and Legends of the World. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Finn." Myths and Legends of the World. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3490900189.html "Finn." Myths and Legends of the World. 2001. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3490900189.html |
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Finn, or Fionn, the principal hero of the southern or later cycle of Irish legends, also called the Fenian or Ossianic cycle. Finn Mac-Coul has been thought a historical personage by some modern authorities; others regard him as mythical. He was the son of Cumal (Comhal) and father of Ossian, and is supposed to have lived in the 3rd cent. ad, a contemporary of King Cormac. The king appointed him chief of the Fianna (pron. Fēna) or Fenians, of whose heroic or romantic deeds there are endless tales. Finn was chosen their leader for his wisdom and generosity. He is said to have perished in an affray with mutinous Fenians in ad 283.
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MARGARET DRABBLE and JENNY STRINGER. "Finn." The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MARGARET DRABBLE and JENNY STRINGER. "Finn." The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O54-Finn.html MARGARET DRABBLE and JENNY STRINGER. "Finn." The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature. 2003. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O54-Finn.html |
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Finn ♂ Either a transferred use of the surname derived in the Middle Ages from the Old Norse personal name Finnr ‘Finn’, used both as a byname and as a short form of various compound names with this first element, or an adoption of the Irish name. The name has recently enjoyed considerable popularity.
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PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Finn." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Finn." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Finn.html PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Finn." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Finn.html |
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JAMES MacKILLOP. "finn." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JAMES MacKILLOP. "finn." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-finn.html JAMES MacKILLOP. "finn." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-finn.html |
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PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Finn." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Finn." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Finn2.html PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Finn." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Finn2.html |
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Finn / fin/ • n. a native or national of Finland or a person of Finnish descent. |
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"Finn." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Finn." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-finn.html "Finn." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-finn.html |
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Finn ♂ (Irish) From the Old Norse personal name Finnr, ethnic byname for a Finn.
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PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Finn." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Finn." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Finn1.html PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Finn." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Finn1.html |
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JAMES MacKILLOP. "Finn." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JAMES MacKILLOP. "Finn." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-Finn2.html JAMES MacKILLOP. "Finn." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-Finn2.html |
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"Finn." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Finn." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Finn.html "Finn." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Finn.html |
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