# Finaun Mac Dea — The Demi-Gods character guide > Finaun Mac Dea in The Demi-Gods by James Stephens. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Finaun, XVI Said Finaun **First appearance:** 0003-i ## Who they are One half of an eternal quarrel, Finaun Mac Dea plaits Mary's hair while discoursing on love and knowledge as if they were the same thing. ## Relationships ### [Caeltia Mac Dea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/characters/caeltia_mac_dea) _family_ Caeltia and Finaun are likely siblings or close kin, sharing a deep familial bond. ### [Patsy Mac Cann](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/characters/patsy_mac_cann) _family_ Finaun and Patsy are likely relatives, with a familial connection that involves frequent contact. ### [Mary Mac Cann](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/characters/mary_mac_cann) _family_ Finaun and Mary are likely relatives, with a warm familial dynamic. ### [Eileen Ni Cooley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/characters/eileen_ni_cooley) _friendship_ Eileen and Finaun are friends or close acquaintances, interacting frequently in community settings. ### [Patsy Mac Cann](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/characters/patsy_mac_cann) _family_ Finaun and Patsy are likely relatives, with a familial connection that involves frequent contact. ### [Caeltia Mac Dea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/characters/caeltia_mac_dea) _family_ Caeltia and Finaun are likely siblings or close kin, sharing a deep familial bond. ### [Eileen Ni Cooley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/characters/eileen_ni_cooley) _friendship_ Eileen and Finaun are friends or close acquaintances, interacting frequently in community settings. ### [Eileen Ni Cooley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/characters/eileen_ni_cooley) _friendship_ Eileen and Finaun are friends or close acquaintances, interacting frequently in community settings. ### [Caeltia Mac Dea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/characters/caeltia_mac_dea) _family_ Caeltia and Finaun are likely siblings or close kin, sharing a deep familial bond. ### [Patsy Mac Cann](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/characters/patsy_mac_cann) _family_ Finaun and Patsy are likely relatives, with a familial connection that involves frequent contact. ## In the story ### [The Demi-Gods](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/the-demi-gods) Tells the story of Finaun and Caeltia. ### [Book I: Patsy Mac Cann](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/book-i-patsy-mac-cann) One of the angels who tells a story of Finaun and Caeltia. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/ii) One of the three angels; speaks to Mac Cann and asks to sit by the fire. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/iii) One of the angels; asleep alongside the Mac Canns. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/v) Described as a strong, comely man of about forty with a coal-black beard. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/vi) The second eldest angel; rolls his coal-black chin, declares he is hungry, and tries eating grass but finds it not to his taste. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/vii) Referred to as the second angel; courteously asks Patsy to begin eating so they can learn by watching. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/viii) Acts as the angels' spokesman, requesting to remain with Mac Cann. ### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/x) Another angel, part of the group traveling with the Mac Canns, sharing in the conversations and experiences. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xii) The eldest angel, an archangel; sits close to Mary by the brazier, plaits her hair, and walks beside the donkey with her. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xv) Sits with Mary, asks permission to tell a story, and speaks gently to his son Caeltia. ### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xvi) Narrator of the story; one of the two eternal enemies who recounts their shared history. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xvii) Takes Mary's hand and reassures Eileen that only she needed to understand the story. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xix) Plays with Mary's hair while in a reverie, and later calms Caeltia with a gentle smile after the attack. ### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xx) Walks alongside the donkey, feeding it grass and engaging in conversation. ### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xxiv) Confirms the truth of Billy's story and reveals he is Eileen Ni Cooley's Guardian Angel. ### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xxvi) Interrupts to say Brien O'Brien cannot tell a story due to lack of memory; comments on magicians and humor. ### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xxvii) Remarks that Art is not as young as he looks, hinting at Art's ancient nature. ### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xxviii) Beckons Caeltia and Art aside to announce their mission is complete; tells the group they must go back; seems lost after Mac Cann's disappearance. ### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xxix) Sent by Mary to beg for bread, later intervenes to stop the fight between Art, Cuchulain, and O'Brien, restoring peace. ### [XXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xxxiv) Announces that the angels will say goodbye that evening. Walks at the front with Eileen and Mary. ### [XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/chapters/xxxv) Urges the group onward, blesses and kisses Patsy, Eileen, Mary, and the donkey, then departs up the hill. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/characters/finaun_mac_dea - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_demi_gods_se/characters