geniti glinni
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The geniti glinni, or spirits of the glen, are supernatural beings mentioned in the Táin Bó Cuailgne. They are listed alongside bánánachs, bócanachs, and sky demons in early Irish folklore.
When
- First attested
- 500 CE
- Attested period
- 500 – 1200
- Historical notes
- Documented in the medieval Irish epic Táin Bó Cuailgne.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- demna aeoír, bánánach, bócanach
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“geniti glinni & demna aeoír - spirits of the glen and sky demons.”
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