Ethniu
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Ethniu (Eithne in Modern Irish) is the daughter of Balor of the Fomorians, and mother of Lugh. She is seduced by Cian after he is transported to the top of Balor's tower by Biróg.
↻ synthesized from 3 sources
When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- 500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Folktale recorded in 1835.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Fódla, Tethra, Trow, Fangfeng, Kuafu, Pangu, Yeren, Druon Antigoon, Ellert and Brammert, Pier Gerlofs Donia, Gavidathe smith, Lugh, Lugus, Lleu Llaw Gyffes, Cúchulainn, Biróg, Mac Cinnfhaelaidh, Tailtiu, Mac Samthainn, Gavida, Cu, Cethen, Am Fear Liath Mòr, Bertram de Shotts, Fachan, Fionn mac Cumhaill, Fomorians, Bres, Cethlenn, Elatha, Ériu, Balor
- parent of
- Lugh
- consort of
- Cian
- child of
- Balor
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (3)
Source passages
“Ériu Ethniu Fódla”
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“Lugh's father is Cian of the Tuatha Dé Danann, and his mother is Ethniu (Eithne in Modern Irish), daughter of Balor of the Fomorians. In Cath Maige Tuired their union is a dynastic marriage following an alliance between the Tuatha Dé and the Fomorians. In the Lebor Gabála Érenn, Cian gives the boy to Tailtiu”
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