Talk:Dian Cecht
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image-needed tag
[edit]Regarding the image-needed tag, I'm unaware of any archaeological renderings of Dian Cecht, and there are limited modern interpretations of both Dian Cecht and the well of Slane. I'd suggest removing it unless someone has a proposed image or image topic that could be used. Lakmiseiru (talk) 07:49, 14 January 2009 (UTC)
plough etymology
[edit]Quarantining the "plough" etymology in the article (since it was only supported by a web source):
Dian may be translated as 'eager,' 'swift,' 'forceful,' or 'strong,' thus permitting a meaning of 'Eager Plow'[1]. Additionally, Dian Cécht's children Miach and Airmed, whose names are often translated as 'bushel' and 'corn-measure,' support an association with agriculture and plowing.[2] Amaethon is another deity from Welsh mythology whose name is associated with plows.
References
- ↑ "The Story of Airmed from Cath Maige Tuired". Retrieved 2019-03-12.
- ↑ "The Story of Airmed from Cath Maige Tuired". Retrieved 2019-03-12.
Though it was cited alongside, Shaw, p. 167, is actually dismissive of this etymology, saying it made "little sense".
Williams also thinks the plough etymology is "presumably not relevant", and also explains how the meanings of Miacha (=bushels of grain) might be relevant to the apothecary profession (rather than peasant), citing Neil Macleod.--Kiyoweap (talk) 00:09, 15 December 2019 (UTC)