fenian cycle

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Definition of fenian cycle in English English dictionary

Irish mythology. A body of prose and verse focusing on the exploits of the mythological hero Fionn mac Cumhail and his warriors the Fianna Éireann

or Fionn cycle or Ossianic cycle Irish tales and ballads centring on the deeds of the legendary Finn MacCumhaill (MacCool) and his war band, the Fianna Éireann. An elite volunteer corps of warriors and huntsmen skilled in poetry, the Fianna flourished in the 3rd century. Fenian lore attained its greatest popularity 1200, when its outstanding story, "The Colloquy of the Old Men", was written down. The cycle remains a vital part of Irish folklore and contains many of the country's best-loved folktales

Hyphenation

Fe·ni·an cy·cle

Turkish pronunciation

finiın saykıl

Synonyms

fionn cycle, fianna cycle, feinné cycle, fianaigecht, ossianic cycle

Pronunciation

/ˈfēnēən ˈsīkəl/ /ˈfiːniːən ˈsaɪkəl/