# Bran — Irish Fairy Tales character guide

> Bran in Irish Fairy Tales by James Stephens.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0029-the-birth-of-bran

## Who they are

Fionn's magical hound, famous for his loyalty and size.

## In the story

### [The Birth of Bran](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/chapters/the-birth-of-bran)

The hound born from a fawn, destined to be Fionn's loyal companion.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/chapters/i)

One of Fionn's hounds; chases the fawn but does not kill it.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/chapters/iv)

One of Fionn's hounds; the false Fionn appeared with Bran and Sceólan, and they were used to chase the fawn.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/chapters/v)

One of Fionn's trusted hounds; fights to protect the boy and licks his hands.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/chapters/vi)

Bran, along with Sceólan and their three whelps, follows the boy like a shadow and fiercely protects him from the other hounds.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/chapters/i)

One of Fionn's dogs, with him on the hunting-mound.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/chapters/ii)

One of Fionn's hounds, present during the hunt.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/chapters/v)

One of Fionn's dogs that waits outside the cave with Sceólan.

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