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Endnotes explained

The endnotes provide brief clarifications on the pronunciation of names and a correction regarding the death of Uail and the location of Cnocha.

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The endnotes provide brief clarifications on the pronunciation of names and a correction regarding the death of Uail and the location of Cnocha.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Characters to notice

Key passages

  • “Pronounce Fewn to rhyme with “tune.””

    The name 'Fewn' is pronounced like 'tune'.

    Provides pronunciation guidance for 'Fewn'.

  • “Pronounced Usheen.”

    The name is pronounced 'Usheen'.

    Provides pronunciation guidance for a name.

  • “This version of the death of Uail is not correct. Also Cnocha is not in Lochlann but in Ireland.”

    The account of Uail's death is inaccurate, and Cnocha is actually located in Ireland, not Lochlann.

    Corrects a factual error in the main text.

  • “The Hill of Howth.”

    Refers to the Hill of Howth.

    Identifies a location mentioned in the text.