About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Bevin, Vivian
- Variants
- Béibhinn, Béfind
- Stronghold region
- Leinster
Overview
A goddess and otherworldly woman in Irish mythology; also the name of several historical queens and a giant maiden killed at the Battle of Ventry in the Fenian Cycle.
The story behind Bébinn
Bébinn came to Fionn mac Cumhaill begging refuge from a giant suitor; despite the Fianna's protection she was killed by the pursuer, who in turn was hunted down and slain.
Mythology & legend
Giantess of the Fenian Cycle; daughter of an otherworldly king.
Did you know?
Bébinn was reputedly so tall that her thumb was as thick as a man's wrist.
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