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Byrnes
(Michael): The Árd Ciannachta in Adomnán’s
Vita Columbae
: a reflection of Iona’s attitude to the Síl nÁeda Slaine in the late seventh century.
In
Seanchas [Fs. Byrne]
(2000), pp. 127–136.
Comments on the inclusion of the anecdote on the Árd Ciannachta in
Vita Columbae
II.4, suggesting it is motivated by Adomnán’s disapproval of Síl nÁeda Sláine expansion at the expense of Ciannachta territory in Brega.
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K 2.3.2 Christianity: Hagiography and hagiology: Others: Colum Cille
Indexes:
Words/Proper Names:
Árd Ciannachta
Author/Textual Sources:
Adomnán
Life of Columba (Adomnán)
Vita sancti Columbae (Adomnán)