[I] “The performer of feats.” A mischievous member of the Tuatha Dé Danaan who sought to become the servant of Fionn Mac Cumhail. He was also known as Giolla Deacair (“The Hard Servant”). He captured some of the Fianna and took them to the Otherworld. Fionn chased after him with Faruach, who could make a ship by magic, and Foltor, the best tracker in Ireland, and managed to rescue them.
[W] The ancient royal seat of the kings of Gwynedd on Ynys Mon (Anglesey) and site of Branwen’s marriage feast.
[W] A synonym for Annwn, the innermost circle from which all life sprang.
[I] A follower of Partholón who built the first tavern in Ireland.
[W] A synonym for the Otherworld.
[I] A hound belonging to Fionn Mac Cumhail that was stolen by Arthur, son of the king of Britain. The Fianna chased him and recovered the hound. Later, after a battle in Leinster, Adhnuall strayed and circled Ireland three times until he returned to the battlefield. Reaching a hill where three of the Fianna were buried, he gave three howls and died.
[I] Chief poet of Ireland during the early days of Conchobhar Mac Nessa and a champion of the Red Branch. He was father of the poet Neide. The name is also given to an explorer sent by Ninus, King of Assyria, to report on conditions in Ireland.
[I] The warrior who slew Mael Fhothartaig, son of Ronán, king of Leinster. The deed was done on the order of Ronán himself, for he was jealous of his own son. Aedan was slain in turn by the sons of Mael Fhothartaig.
[I] There are many who bear this name in the Irish sagas. Among them is the father of Macha Mong Ruadh. He was king of
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