Fianna (/ ˈ f iː ə n ə / FEE-ə-nə, Irish: [ˈfʲiən̪ˠə]; singular Fian; [1] Scottish Gaelic: Fèinne) were small warrior-hunter bands in Gaelic Ireland during the Iron Age and early Middle Ages.

2023年1月2日 · Fionn is arguably one of the most prominent figures in Irish folklore, alongside the mighty Cú Chulainn. Fionn was at the centre of many stories from the Fenian Cycle of Irish Mythology. Some of the best-know tales are the Salmon of Knowledge, the Giant’s Causeway Legend and the Pursuit of Diarmuid and Grainne.

Fionn Mac Cumhaill, the central figure of the Fenian Cycle, was the son of Cumhaill, the leader of the Fianna, and Muirne, the daughter of a druid. Following the death of his father, Fionn was raised in secret by his mother and a wise woman named Bodhmall.

Walk with Fionn son of Cumhall as he hides from the men who slew his father and rises to prominence among the band of warriors known as the Fianna, join Oisín in his voyage to the Land of the Young which ended centuries later on his return to Ireland, learn of a time when poetry and martial skill were held in equally high regard!

2025年1月2日 · fiáin (genitive singular masculine fiáin, genitive singular feminine fiáine, plural fiáine, comparative fiáine) fiáin m sg. Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Modern Irish. All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Fionn MacCumhaill (sometimes also known as Finn McCool) was the greatest leader of the Fianna, the ancient warrior band of old Ireland. The name Fionn is taken from the Gaelic word that translates as 'fair' possibly referring to lightly colored hair.

2024年6月3日 · The Irish and Scottish fianna were a small group of warriors, typically consisting of two to twelve members who formed a fian. The fian comprised young men and teenagers who had not yet acquired possessions or status. The fian constituted a semi-mythological warrior cult with roots in Indo-European culture.

Na Féine, f. “the freemen; the Irish people” (the name of a widespread population group in prehistoric and early Ireland which later became a popular title for the Irish people in general: from the Féine are descended such notable dynasties as the Connachta and the Uí Néill)

The Fianna, a legendary warrior band in Irish mythology, played a pivotal role in protecting the high king and the kingdom. Founded by High King Conn Cétchathach, it was primarily led by two rival clans—Clan Baiscne of Leinster and Clan Morna of Connacht.

Na Fianna Éireann (The Fianna of Ireland), known as the Fianna ("Soldiers of Ireland"), [2] is an Irish nationalist youth organisation founded by Constance Markievicz in 1909, with later help from Bulmer Hobson. Fianna members were involved in setting up the Irish Volunteers, and had their own circle of the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB).