Boann

McCall Smith tells of his birth from the union of the powerful god Dagda and the water spirit Boann.

Archive 2006-10-01 ricklibrarian 2006

McCall Smith tells of his birth from the union of the powerful god Dagda and the water spirit Boann.

Dream Angus by Alexander McCall Smith ricklibrarian 2006

Boyne (Boann), and perhaps even Cooley (Cualnge), which have been stereotyped in their English dress and nothing is to be gained by reforming them.

The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge Unknown

Dagda, the Irish corn god, had for wife Boann, the goddess of the river Boyne.

Myths of Babylonia and Assyria Donald Alexander Mackenzie 1904

Another example is the book’s religion which is basically depicted as different races giving thanks to different gods: Creator, Celeste or Hakeem for the wizards; Boann for the druids; Los for the demons, etc.

“Spellwright” by Blake Charlton (Reviewed by Robert Thompson) Robert 2010