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

2023年1月2日 · The Fianna were a fierce band of warriors that roamed around Ireland and tales of their adventures make up most of what is known as the ‘Fenian Cycle’ in Irish mythology. In the guide below, you’ll discover who the Fianna were, what they stood for, who led them over the years and what stories and legends were associated with them.

2024年10月29日 · The Fianna, a legendary band of warriors in Celtic mythology, embodies the ideals of bravery, loyalty, and honor. Historically rooted in ancient Ireland, the Fianna has captivated the imagination of many through tales of adventure and heroism.

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.

2024年11月9日 · Often regarded as the quintessential hero of Irish folklore, Fionn’s tales are woven deeply into the fabric of Celtic culture. He is most famously known as the leader of the Fianna, a band of warriors celebrated for their noble qualities and adventurous spirits.

2020年1月15日 · The Fianna stood as protectors of the established Gaelic order. They supported the high-king and upheld the values and ethics of their warrior-code, protecting the people and defending the land as and when occasion, or principle, demands it.

When Fionn Mac Cumhaill became leader of the Fianna, the fiercest and most warlike of those bands of heroes who lived in the wild places, hunting and acting as champions for their kings, and defending Ireland from evil, he decided that he wished to have only the best warriors to follow him.

The Fianna. The early hunter-warrior bands of Irish, Scottish and Manx history, mythology and folklore. Introduction In the late pre-historic and early Medieval nations of Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man the life of a child was divided into three distinct phases.

The Fianna were a group of warrior bands in ancient Ireland, made up of members from various clans and territories. These bands were bound by a code of honor and loyalty, and their primary purpose was to protect the people of Ireland from threats and invasions.

Fenian cycle, in Irish literature, tales and ballads centring on the deeds of the legendary Finn MacCumhaill (MacCool) and his war band, the Fianna Éireann. An elite volunteer corps of warriors and huntsmen, skilled in poetry, the Fianna flourished under the …