Dian Cecht
In Irish mythology, Dian Cécht (Old Irish pronunciation: [dʲiːən kʲeːxt]; also known as Cainte or Canta) was the god of healing, the healer for the Tuatha Dé Danann, and son of the Dagda according to the Dindsenchas.
| Dian Cécht God of healing | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tuatha Dé Danann | |
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| Parents | Esarg or the Dagda |
| Children | Cu, Cethen, Cian, Miach, Airmed, Étan, Ochtriullach |
He was the father of Cu, Cethen and Cian. His other children were Miach, Airmed, Étan the poet and Ochtriullach (Octriuil). Through Cian, he is also Lugh's paternal grandfather.
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