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  1. Celtic Mythology
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  3. Druids
    Background Iarbonél Druids of Danu Gebann Birog Bé Chuille & Dianann Caicer Cathbad Barach Cailitin Fedelm Tadg Bodhmall Finneces (Finegas) Dark Druid (Fer Doirich) Gallizenae Other Druids
  4. Caicer

Caicer

Caicer was a druid of the Milesians who foretold that the Milesians would one day live in Ireland.

Caicer was listed as one of the chieftains who sailed with the Milesians, though his part in the tale was minor compared that of the bard, Amairgin.

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Caicer, Caicher, Caichér.

Sources

Lebor Gabála (Book of Invasions).

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Míl Espáine.

Milesian Invasion.

Jimmy Joe Timeless Myths

By Jimmy Joe

Druids:

  • • Background
  • • Iarbonél
  • • Druids of Danu
  • • Gebann
  • • Birog
  • • Bé Chuille & Dianann
  • • Caicer
  • • Cathbad
  • • Barach
  • • Cailitin
  • • Fedelm
  • • Tadg
  • • Bodhmall
  • • Finneces (Finegas)
  • • Dark Druid (Fer Doirich)
  • • Gallizenae
  • • Other Druids
Amairgin (Amergin)

Amairgin (Amergin)

A Milesian bard and druid. Amairgin (Amergin) was the son of Míl Espáine and the Egyptian princess Scota. Amairgin was the brother of Eber Finn, Eremon and a number of other brothers, and half-brother of Eber Donn and Erech Febria. Amairgin led hi...

August 16th, 2003 • Jimmy Joe
Milesians

Milesians

The following family trees show both the ancestors and descendants of Míl, founder and eponym of the Milesians, the true Gaelic people of Ireland. The Milesians were the fifth and last Celtic people to invade and settle in Ireland. These family tr...

May 13th, 2003 • Jimmy Joe
Caílte Mac Ronan

Caílte Mac Ronan

A Fian bard-warrior. Caílte (Cailte) was sometimes called the nephew of Finn Mac Cumhaill. Caílte was the son of Ronan (Ronain), and he was probably a chieftain of his own clan as Clan Ronan. There are several variations of spelling for Caílte's n...

November 25th, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
Cian

Cian

Cian was the son of Dian Cécht and Danu. Cian had two brothers: Goibhniu (master smith) and Sawan. But according to Oidheadh Chlainne Tuireann (Death of the Children of Tuireann), his brothers were Cu and Cethe; they were the sons of Cainte. Cian ...

November 3rd, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
Cairbre

Cairbre

Cairbré Lifechair was the son of Cormac Mac Airt, whom he succeeded as high king of Ireland. His mother was named Eithne (probably Eithne Tháebfhota), and he was the brother of Cellach, Ailbe and Grainne. He was known as Cairbré Lifechair or Cairb...

November 8th, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
Bards

Bards

The bards were poets, musicians and singers in the Celtic world. They were required to master hundreds of verses or develop new ones, without the use of writing. The bards passed down their poems or songs as oral tradition to their apprentices, fr...

August 16th, 2003 • Jimmy Joe
Íth

Íth

Íth was the son of Breogan and brother of Bile, Fuad and Breaga. Íth was also the uncle of Míl Espáine, eponym of the Milesian people. Íth was the father of Lugaid, who was married to Fial, daughter of Míl. When Íth climbed the tower that his fath...

November 8th, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
Míl Espáine

Míl Espáine

Leader and eponym of the Milesians. Míl was also known as Míl Espáine or Míl of Spain. Míl was the son of Bile and grandson of Breogan. Míl was something of an adventurer and war leader serving the king of Scythia. He married the king's daughter, ...

November 8th, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
Cailitin

Cailitin

Cailitín Dána (Cailitin or Calatin) was the chief druid of Medb and Ailill. Cailitin was known most for his fight against Ulster's hero Cu Chulainn, in the Táin Bó Cuailnge. Cailitin had many sons and several daughters, and they were all known as ...

May 13th, 2003 • Jimmy Joe
Conaire Mór

Conaire Mór

Wooing of Etain Rise of Conaire Mór Destruction of Da Derga's HostelWooing of Etain Conaire Mór (Conaire Mor) was a descendant of Etain, the most beautiful woman in the world. Etain was a Danann and the second wife of Midir, son of Dagda. Midir's ...

November 8th, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
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