Fianna

Fianna (singular fiann) were small, semi-independent warrior bands in Irish mythology and Scottish mythology. They are featured in the stories of the Fenian Cycle, where they are led by Fionn mac Cumhaill. They are based on historical bands of landless young men in early medieval Ireland known as kerns.

Historicity

The historical institution of the fiann is known from references in early medieval Irish law tracts. A fiann was made up of landless young men and women, often young aristocrats who had not yet come into their inheritance of land. A member of a fiann was called a fénnid; the leader of a fiann was a rígfénnid (literally "king-fénnid).

Geoffrey Keating, in his 17th-century History of Ireland, says that during the winter the fianna were quartered and fed by the nobility, during which time they would keep order on their behalf, but during the summer, from Beltaine to Samhain, they were obliged to live by hunting for food and for pelts to sell. Keating's History is more a compilation of traditions than a reliable history, but in this case scholars point to references in early Irish poetry and the existence of a closed hunting season for deer and wild boar between Samhain and Beltaine in medieval Scotland as corroboration.

'Fianna' is featured as a movie character in the following productions:

Rôdosu-tô senki (1990)

Actors: Norio Wakamoto (actor), Tarô Ishida (actor), Bill Timoney (actor), Ichirô Nagai (actor), Wataru Takagi (actor), Osamu Saka (actor), Hideyuki Tanaka (actor), Takeshi Aono (actor), Akira Kamiya (actor), Shô Hayami (actor), Fûrin Cha (actor), Takeshi Kusao (actor), Shûichi Ikeda (actor), Ted Lewis (actor), Kappei Yamaguchi (actor),

Plot: On the cursed island continent of Lodoss, a party of adventurers becomes caught up in the struggle against a plot to conquer Lodoss and revive a long-dormant ancient evil deity. This thirteen-part Japanese television series is based on a series of Japanese novels, and is notable among other things for its inclusion of elements from the Dungeons & Dragons (TM) role-playing game.

Keywords: anime, based-on-novel, cult, dragon, dungeons-and-dragons, elf, goblin, good-versus-evil, magic, sacrifice
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Fantasy, Romance,

Quotes:

Slayn: [Slayn conjures a spell against attacking gargoyles] Omnipotent power, creator of all things, forged by the gods from eternal chaos, throw off these false garments and reveal thy true forms. Creators of all things, become a shield to protect me. Great protectors, do not allow those who would destroy your great works to do their bidding in this sacred place. Use me as your weapon against this evil.

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Fianna. Wagon Wheel

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Fianna. Town I Love So Well

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published: 28 Aug 2014

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Fianna.Crossmaglen/Take it Down

Fianna with crossmaglen our own adapted version of take it down with a new sinn fein verse...

published: 29 May 2012

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The Pentex Guide to Werewolves: Fianna

In which the Gentleman Gamer exposes the truths behind this most loquacious and bombastic ...

published: 27 Jun 2014

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Fianna live at the brazen

published: 19 Mar 2014

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BNMP - LA FIANA | VIDEO

Music by Choclock Written by Cruz Cafuné, Ellegas, Indigo Jams and Choclock Performed by C...

published: 25 Aug 2016

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Celtic Music: Llewellyn - Finn and the Fianna

Relaxing Celtic Music

published: 15 Apr 2010

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Fianna - Just Can't Get Enough

Fianna with their own adapted version of Just Can't Get Enough, at Mick the Click's Charit...

published: 26 Mar 2011

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Cruachan - The Fianna

Videoclip del grupo Cruachan.

published: 07 Nov 2010

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Fianna. Grace

Fianna Perform The Ballad of Grace Live.

published: 04 May 2013

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Where We Are Now, Vanna

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Heavens To Betsy, Vanna

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Into Hell's Mouth We March, Vanna

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Let's Have An Earthquake, Vanna

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Life And Limb, Vanna

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That Champagne Feeling, Vanna

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Trashmouth, Vanna

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We Ate The Horse You Rode In On, Vanna

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Trophy Wives, Vanna

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Like Changing Seasons, Vanna

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Magnetic Knives, Vanna

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Safe To Say, Vanna

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Ten Arms, Vanna

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The Alarm, Vanna

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The Same Graceful Wind, Vanna

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We Are Nameless, Vanna

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Aces, Vain

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Ready, Vain

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1000 Degrees, Vain

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POWDER BLUE, Vain

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No Respect, Vain

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Laws Against Love, Vain

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Icy, Vain

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Down For 3rd Time, Vain

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Beat The Bullet, Vain

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All Alone, Fun

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We Are Young (ft. Janelle Monae), Fun

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Some Nights, Fun

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Why Am I The One, Fun

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I Wanna Be The One, Fun

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It Gets Better, Fun

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The Gambler, Fun

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WALKING THE DOG, Fun

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C'mon, Fun

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Be Calm, Fun

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All The Pretty Girls, Fun

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Von, Von

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Lamb, Von

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Devil Pig, Von

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Christ Fire, Von

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Satanic Blood, Von

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Veadtuck, Von

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Veinen, Von

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Watain, Von

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He Makes Me, Vany

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Drama Queen, Vany

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Dramaqueen (deutsche Übersetzung), Vany

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I Need You Need Me, Fanny

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Get Up, Stand Up, Vein

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Her Name Is Chaos, Vaine

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Where We Are Now

I just can't get the ending right.
I'm so desperate tonight.
It seems only right to let the shadows lead the way.
If I could only just decide.
To let go of my insides.
I know that I'll never have to feel this way again.
And I'm caught in between.
My waking life and dreams.
Death's just as lonely as before.
I still remember you when.
This is all too familiar now.
I know I've seen this place before. But I just don't recall.
I don't feel like I'm awake. But I'm not dreaming.
What was it that I came here for?
They held us down.
But now we're breaking loose.
We swore that we'd let nothing stand in our way.
And when I'm gone.
I will come back to haunt you.
I'll still watch over you my love.
When you're on your way to me.
Don't forget the taste of me.
And don't forget the feel of me.
With my arms around you.
Those memories will never fade.
Like all the promises we made.
This is all too familiar now.
I know I've seen this place before. But I just don't recall.
I don't feel like I'm awake. But I'm not dreaming.
What was it that I came here for?
From below. The sun will rise.
And give us time to clear our heads.
The end is breathing down my neck.
Though hope is all that we have left.
The pain in understanding. Why we can't take it all back.
It's time to finally let go. Of everything we've known.
This is all too familiar now.
I know I've seen this place before. But I just don't recall.
I don't feel like I'm awake. But I'm not dreaming.
What was it that I came here for?
I swear I'll find you before I drift away.
This is all too familiar now.
I know I've seen this place before. But I just don't recall.
I don't feel like I'm awake. But I'm not dreaming.

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Adams insists he will lead Sinn Féin into election

Edit Irish Independent 05 Aug 2017

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has insisted that he intends to lead the party into the next general election ... The timing of the next election remains unclear, as it depends on the fragile 'confidence and supply arrangement' between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil ... This marks a change of tone from the party's previous insistence that it would only enter government as the lead party ... Mandate ... ....

Fiach Kelly: Time to let Sinn Féin into the political centre

Edit The Irish Times 04 Aug 2017

If we had a penny for every time a Fine Gael or Fianna Fáil politician alluded to Yeats in the past 18 months, Paschal Donohoe might not have to rummage around for extra cash for his October budget ... The current arrangement is serving Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil well ... Does the centre, self-defined by Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, refuse to widen its reach to allow others in? Populism ... The choice then facing Fianna Fáil will be stark....

Gerry Adams says he intends to lead Sinn Fein in next election

Edit Belfast Telegraph 04 Aug 2017

The timing of the next election remains unclear, as it essentially depends on the fate of the fragile confidence and supply arrangement between the Fine Gael-led minority government and its arch-rival Fianna Fail ... Mr Adams rejected that theory ... "It only works for Fine Gael and especially Fianna Fail, and it is my intention, as I stand here, to lead Sinn Fein into the next election.". ....

Gerry Adams intends to lead Sinn Féin into next election

Edit The Irish Times 04 Aug 2017

Gerry Adams has said he intends to lead Sinn Féin into the next general election ... Fiach Kelly ... Speaking to The Irish Times, Ms McDonald was also highly critical of the current confidence-and-supply arrangement, which she described as designed to entirely suit Fianna Fáil ... “It only works for Fine Gael and especially Fianna Fail, and it is my intention, as I stand here, to lead Sinn Féin into the next election.”. PA.   . . ....

Gerry Adams to lead Sinn Fein in next Irish general election

Edit This is Money 04 Aug 2017

The timing of the next election in the Irish Republic remains unclear, as it essentially depends on the fate of the fragile confidence and supply arrangement between the Fine Gael-led minority government and its arch-rival Fianna Fail ... Mary Lou McDonald ... Mr Adams rejected that theory ... "It only works for Fine Gael and especially Fianna Fail, and it is my intention, as I stand here, to lead Sinn Fein into the next election.". ....