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Cairpre Músc
Cairbre (Cairpre, Coirpre) is a name of historical significance in medieval Irish culture, attributed to various figures in both mythology and history. Some notable individuals associated with the name include: *Cairbre, son of Ogma, celebrated as a poet and satirist among the Tuatha Dé Danann *Cairbre Nia Fer, a legendary king of Tara *Cairbre Cuanach, a renowned Ulster warrior in mythology *Cairbre Cinnchait, a legendary 1st-century usurper High King of Ireland *Cairbre Lifechair, a 3rd-century High King of Ireland *Coirpre mac Néill, son of Niall of the Nine Hostages and the eponymous founder of the Cenél Coirpri, associated with the barony of Carbury in County Kildare *Three sons of Conaire Cóem: Cairpre Músc, Cairpre Baschaín, and Cairpre Riata *Coirpre Cromm mac Crimthainn, a Munster king Places *Carbery (other), the anglicized spelling of places named Cairbre or similar in Irish {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ogma
Ogma () is a god from Irish mythology, Irish and Scottish mythology. A member of the Tuatha Dé Danann, he is often considered a deity and may be related to the Gauls, Gallic god Ogmios. According to the In Lebor Ogaim, Ogam Tract, he is the inventor of Ogham, the script in which Irish Gaelic was first written. Name and Epithets Etymology The name Ogma is believed to originate from the Proto-Indo-European root ''*ak-'' or ''*ag-'' meaning "to cut," which refers to the method in which ogham was incised into stone and wood. In Ogham, his name would be written . Epithets Ogma is given three epithets in Irish Gaelic tradition: ''Grianainech'' “sun-faced” or “shining, radiant countenance” on p. 303 of the ''Táin Bó Cúailnge'' (The Cattle Raid of Cooley) and p.187 of Lebor Gabála Érenn (Book of Invasions); ''Trenfher'' “Strongman” or “Champion” in sections 59 and 162 of the Do Cath Mag Tuired (Second Battle of Moytura); and ''Griain-éigis'' “Shining s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |