Fionn mac Cumhaill

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Tradition

A hero of ordinary stature in the medieval Fenian Cycle who becomes a giant in later oral tradition, credited with building the Giant's Causeway to reach Scotland. A documented case of a legendary figure growing into a giant over centuries of retelling.

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

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Also known asFinn McCool
Lineage Irish giants (in later folklore)
TraditionIrish; Ulster and Scottish folklore
RegionIreland (Giant's Causeway, Antrim)
EraFenian Cycle / later folklore
Stature as recordedNot stated
Primary referencesFenian Cycle; Ulster and Hebridean oral tradition
Source Wikipedia: Fionn mac Cumhaill

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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