About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- Variants
- Bóinn, Bóand
- Stronghold region
- Leinster
Overview
Goddess of the River Boyne, mother of Aengus by the Dagda; her name is the source of the river-name Boyne (Bóinn).
The story behind Boann
Boann walked widdershins around the magical well of Segais to test its power; the waters burst forth and chased her to the sea, becoming the River Boyne; her death there left her name on the river.
Mythology & legend
Goddess of the River Boyne and mother of Aengus by the Dagda.
Did you know?
The River Boyne is named after her and is said to have burst from a forbidden well at her transgression.
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