Ér, Orba, Ferón and Fergna
Ér, Orba, Ferón and Fergna, sons of Éber Finn, were, according to medieval Irish legends and historical traditions, joint High Kings of Ireland for half a year after they killed their cousins Luigne and Laigne, sons of Érimón, in the . They were soon killed by Érimón's son Íriel Fáid in the in revenge for his brothers.[1] Geoffrey Keating dates their reign to 1269 BC,[2] the Annals of the Four Masters to 1681 BC.[3]
The name Ferón means "blacksmith" or "metal worker".[citation needed]
References[]
- ^ R. A. Stewart Macalister (ed. & trans.), Lebor Gabála Érenn: The Book of the Taking of Ireland Part V, Irish Texts Society, 1956, pp. 189, 429
- ^ D. Comyn & P. S. Dinneen (ed .& trans.), The History of Ireland by Geoffrey Keating, Irish Texts Society, 1902-1914, Book 1 Chapter 25
- ^ John O'Donovan (ed. & trans.), Annala Rioghachta Éireann: Annals of the kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters, Dublin, 1848-1851, Vol. 1 p. 35
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