Fionn mac Cumhaill
Irish mythical hero
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Summary
Fionn mac Cumhaill is a mythical character[1]. He has worked as a hunter[2] and warrior[3]. He ranks in the top 2% of mythical character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,524 views/month).[4]
Key Facts
- Father: Cumhall[5]
- Mother: Gay[6]
- Spouse: Gráinne[7]
- Child: Keva[8], Oisín[9]
- Religion or worldview: Irish mythology[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Part of: Irish mythology[12], Fenian Cycle[13]
- Commons category: Fionn mac Cumhaill[14]
- IPA transcription: /fʲiːn̪ˠ mˠak ˈkuwaːlʲ/[15]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[16], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[17], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[18], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19]
- P14750: BDEC-EDFF-0BA1-4B1C-9919[20]
Why It Matters
Fionn mac Cumhaill has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
FAQs
Who were Fionn mac Cumhaill's parents?
Fionn mac Cumhaill's father was Cumhall[5]. Fionn mac Cumhaill's mother was Gay[6].
Who was Fionn mac Cumhaill married to?
Fionn mac Cumhaill's spouses include Gráinne[7].