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Conaran

A minor figure in the Fianna cycle, possibly a foe.

minor

Also known as This Conaran

First appearance: the enchanted cave of cesh corran

Conaran shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

King of the Shí of Cesh Corran, who bears a grudge against Fionn and plots his capture.
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In II: King of the Shí of Cesh Corran, who bears a grudge against Fionn and plots his capture. Later, in III: Conaran is mentioned as the one who changed Fionn's and Conán's sight; his daughters are the spinners at the…

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FMFionn mac UailGMGoll mac MornaDEDermodFMFiacuil mac ConaCRCrimthannCOConaran

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Fianna warriors and foes
  • Protagonist
  • Core Fianna and rivals
  • Mythical beings, heroes, and antagonists
  • Romantic and royal figures

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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