Angus, Angus Og, Oengus
Filed by Aine MacDermot
Angus, Angus Óg, Oengus : Son of the Dagda, Irish god of love; wooes and wins Caer. His mother was Boann. He was called Mac Óg (or the Young Son) after his mother’s words, ‘Young is the son who was begotten at break of day and born betwixt it and evening’, referring to his magical conception and gestation. He was fostered by Midir. Because of his magical birth, he had power over time. When the mounds of the Sidhe were being distributed between the Tuatha De Danaan, he arrived late and demanded to spend a day and night in the dwelling of the Dagda. This was granted, but on the following day when he was asked to leave, he said, ‘It is clear that night and day are the whole world, and it is that which has been given to me.’
Variants state that Angus was given the sidhe of Bruig na Boinne in place of his mother’s husband, Elcmar. He was the foster-father of Diarmuid.
Laura wrote:
Can you let me know how to pronounce
“Caer”.
Many thanks!
Posted on 06-Jan-07 at 8:48 am | Permalink
Aine MacDermot wrote:
“caer” is Welsh (I don’t read or speak Welsh), but you might find this wikipedia page somewhat helpful. Suggest you find a good Welsh dictionary (either online or offline).
Posted on 06-Jan-07 at 9:28 pm | Permalink
Aine MacDermot wrote:
In further looking, it appears to be pronounced: “kär” with the ‘a’ as in the word ‘father’.
Posted on 06-Jan-07 at 9:37 pm | Permalink