About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Sharvan
- Variants
- Searvan
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
A one-eyed otherworldly giant in 'Tóraíocht Dhiarmada agus Ghráinne', guardian of the magical rowan tree of Dubros whose berries Diarmuid had to fetch for Gráinne.
The story behind Searbhán
Killed by Diarmaid for the rowan berries Gráinne demanded — the trigger for Fionn's discovery of their hiding place.
Mythology & legend
Searbhán Lochlannach, surly Norse giant slain by Diarmaid in the Pursuit.
Did you know?
He guarded a magical rowan tree whose berries gave eternal youth.
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