Finn Cycle (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: n/a
- Type of Work: Poetry
- Type of Plot: Folklore
- Time of Work: Third century
- Setting: Ireland
- Genres: Long fiction, Historical fiction, Adventure, Folklore
- Subjects: Folkloric or magical people, Magic or magicians, Supernatural, Leadership, Courage, Poetry or poets, Loyalty, Legends, Adventure, Hunting or hunters, Ireland or Irish people, Deer, Giants, Battles
- Locales: Ireland
Characters Discussed
Finn, an Irish legendary hero, the leader of the King’s warriors known as the Fianna Erinn. The Finn Cycle is composed of a series of ballads celebrating the brave exploits of this third century hero and his band of warriors; their virtues and their weaknesses; the eventual diminution of their powers; the dissolution of the band; and the waning of a heroic age.
Cumhal, the former leader of the Fianna Erinn and Finn’s father.
Murna, Finn’s mother.
Goll Mac Morna, the leader of the rival clan and, later, Finn’s strong and...
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