Cenn Cruach
deity single tradition · 1
Cenn Cruach's cult image consists of a central figure covered with gold and silver, surrounded by twelve bronze figures. The "demon" who inhabits the image appears, but Patrick curses him and casts him to hell.
When
- First attested
- 800 CE
- Attested period
- 800 – 800
- Historical notes
- Referenced in the 9th century Tripartite Life of Saint Patrick.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Cenncroithi, Érimón
- aspect of
- Crom Cruach
- enemy of
- St. Patrick
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In the 9th century Tripartite Life of Saint Patrick the deity is called Cenn Cruach, and his cult image consists of a central figure covered with gold and silver, surrounded by twelve bronze figures.”
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