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dian cecht

n. (context Irish mythology English) A god of healing. The healer for the Tuatha Dé Danann and the father of Cian.

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Dian Cecht

In Irish mythology, Dian Cécht ( Old Irish pronunciation ; also known as Cainte or Canta) was the god of healing, the healer for the Tuatha Dé Danann. He was the father of Cu, Cethen and Cian. His other children were Miach, Airmed, Étan the poet and Ochtriullach.

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He is a shadowy figure, known as Nuada Argatlam, Nuada of the Silver Hand, after the first battle of Moytura in which he lost a hand subsequently replaced by one of silver by Dian Cecht, the leech of the Tuatha.