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Anu (Irish Goddess)
Anu or Ana (sometimes given as Anann or The Morrígan, Anand) is the name of a goddess mentioned briefly in Irish mythology. Myths and sources The 9th century ''Sanas Cormaic'' (Cormac's Glossary) says in its entry for her: : "Ana – Mother goddess, mother of the gods of Ireland; well did she feed the gods". She may be a goddess in her own right, or an alternate name for Danu (Irish goddess), Danu. In the ''Lebor Gabála Érenn'', Anand is given as another name for The Morrígan. As her name is often conflated with a number of other goddesses, it is not always clear which figure is being referred to if the name is taken out of context. The name may be derived from the Proto-Celtic language, Proto-Celtic wikt:theonym, theonym *''Φanon-''. Anu has particular associations with Munster: the pair of breast shaped hills known as the Paps of Anu (''Dá Chích Anann'' or "the breasts of Anu") in County Kerry are said to have been named after her. While an Irish goddess, in parts of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annan (other)
Annan may refer to: People * Annan (surname) Places Australia * Annan River, Queensland, a river just south of Cooktown Canada * Annan, Ontario, a community within the municipality of Meaford China * Annan (Tang protectorate), the southernmost province of the Tang dynasty United Kingdom * Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland ** Annan Academy, a secondary school ** Annan Athletic F.C., a football club ** Annan Castle ** Annan railway station * River Annan, Dumfries and Galloway Taiwan * Annan District, in the north of Tainan City Others * Annan (kata), karate kata * ''Annan'' (film) See also * Battle of Annan * Battle of Annan Moor * Annanhead Hill * Annandale (other) * RAF Annan * * Annan Plan for Cyprus, United Nations proposal to reunify Cyprus * Annam (other) * Anann Anu or Ana (sometimes given as Anann or Anand) is the name of a goddess mentioned briefly in Irish mythology. Myths and sources The 9th century '' Sanas Corma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
