Conand (mythology)

Conand (mythology)

In Irish mythology Conand (aka Conann and Conaing) was a leader of the Fomorians who lived in a tower on Tory Island. He oppressed the followers of Nemed, demanding a huge tribute of their produce and children. Eventually Nemed's people rose up and killed him, destroying his tower.



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