Dianchech(t)

Dianchech(t)
(Dian Cécht)
   The Celtic father of medicine, father of Etan, Cian, Cethe, Cu, Miach, and Airmid. At the battle of Mag Tuireadh he bathed the wounded in a stream with healing properties.

Who’s Who in non-classical mythology . . 2014.

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  • Etan —    In Celtic myth the daughter of Dianchech, the Celtic god of medicine, and wife of Ogma, the god of literature, and mother of Caipre …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

  • Miach —    In Celtic myth the physician son of Dianchech, the founder of medicine, who, with the aid of his sister Airmid, made an artificial hand of silver for King Nuda, a deed for which his father killed him. On his grave healing grasses were said to… …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

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