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Tradition

Scottish giant of the Giant's Causeway story, tricked into fleeing when Fionn's wife Oonagh disguised her husband as an enormous infant. Tearing up the causeway behind him is the folk explanation for the basalt columns at Fingal's Cave.

Named in Greek, Roman, Norse, Islamic, Celtic and Asian tradition. Recorded as tradition, not asserted as history.

Record

  • Lineage Scottish giants
  • TraditionUlster / Scottish folklore
  • RegionScotland and Antrim, Ireland
  • EraLater folklore
  • Stature as recordedNot stated; described as far larger than Fionn
  • Primary referencesUlster and Scottish oral tradition
  • Source Wikipedia: Giant's Causeway

Stature is recorded as the source states it, in that source’s own units. It is not a verified measurement unless this record sits in the Modern documented record class.

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