The brothers Acunn and Riadh (or Rhea, Readh) are

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mythological heroes and fénnids featured in the Scottish Fenian narratives. In one version of the legend, Acunn and Riadh were great friends, living in two towers in Glenelg. However, on one cold day, Riadh stole a burning

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from his brother's tower to light his own fire for warmth. Upon Acunn's discovery of Riadh's theft, a fight ensued, thus scattering stones all over the bay of Glenelg, as described by

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. The brothers were said to have been buried at Baghan, a local harbour in

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. Acunn is the possible etymological origin of

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, a village in Scotland, whereas

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might be named after Riadh.

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