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| Dian Cécht God of healing | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tuatha Dé Danann | |
| Genealogy | |
| Parents | Esarg or the Dagda |
| Children | Cu, Cethen, Cian, Miach, Airmed, Étan, Ochtriullach |
In Irish mythology, Dian Cécht (Old Irish pronunciation: [dʲiːən kʲeːxt]; also known as Cainte or Canta) was the god of healing, the healer for the Tuatha Dé Danann, and son of the Dagda according to the Dindsenchas.
He was the father of Cu, Cethen and Cian. His other children were Miach, Airmed, Étan the poet and Ochtriullach (Octriuil). Through Cian, he is also Lugh's paternal grandfather.