Oisin

While listening to the boy, Finn MacCool realized that this was his own son by Sadb. He embraced the boy and named him Oisin, which means little fawn. Finn MacCool trained Oisin as a Fenian warrior and he grew up to be as skilled as his father, but also gentle and eloquent like his mother, the goddess, Sadb, and his songs and poetry were renowned throughout Ireland.

This myth serves to give us insight into the nature of Oisin. While this little fawn grew up to be a Fianna warrior, he retained his gentle nature and his capacity for eloquence. This man was certainly more than just another soldier. He was destined to experience great things and to leave an impression on the world of Celtic mythology.

Next time, we will explore the figure of Oisin even further by looking at the myth that he is most noticed for as well as his connection to Ireland's patron saint, Saint Patrick.

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