Irish Fairy Tales · Character

Sceólan

One of Fionn's loyal hounds, often mentioned with Bran.

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First appearance: the birth of bran

Sceólan shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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

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In I: One of Fionn's hounds; chases the fawn but does not kill it. Later, in IV: One of Fionn's hounds; the false Fionn appeared with Bran…

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I
One of Fionn's hounds; chases the fawn but does not kill it.
IV
One of Fionn's hounds; the false Fionn appeared with Bran and Sceólan, and they were used to chase the fawn.
V
One of Fionn's trusted hounds; fights to protect the boy and licks his hands.
VI
Sceólan is part of the five hounds that guard the boy with adoration, ensuring the pack's submission.
I
One of Fionn's dogs, with him on the hunting-mound.
V
One of Fionn's dogs that waits outside the cave with Bran.

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