Dian Cecht

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In Irish mythology, Dian Cécht (Old Irish pronunciation: [d̠ʲiːa̯n ˈkʲeːxt̪]; 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, Étaín the poet and Ochtriullach (Octriuil). Through Cian, he is also Lugh's paternal grandfather.