Miach
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Miach is a figure in Irish mythology and the brother of Airmed and son of Dian Cecht. With his father and sister, he healed those injured in the Second Battle of Magh Tuiredh. All the healing herbs of the world sprung from the earth over Miach's body after his death.
When
- First attested
- 500 CE
- Attested period
- 500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Medieval Ireland.
Relationships
- allied with
- Ochtriullach, Airmed, Dian Cécht
- child of
- Dian Cécht
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“With her father Dian Cecht and brother Miach, she healed those injured in the Second Battle of Magh Tuiredh. After her jealous father slew her brother, Miach, Airmed wept over her brother's grave.”
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