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Dana

Dana

408 9.9
A goddess in old Irish stories who is the mother of the Tuatha De Danann
  • proper noun
  • Literature
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Examples

  • My name is Dana and I'm a film school student.

    Money Fight (2021)

  • This is Special Agent Dana Scully.

    The X-Files (1998)

  • Dana and her teacher met before the planning meeting to review Dana's progress and prepare for the meeting.

    Academic text (2012)

  • The authors thank Dana Lee Fox and Jeanne L. Murphy for their contributions to the project.

    Academic text (2007)

  • After joining the Society in 1997, Dana enthusiastically began competing in PSA-recognized exhibitions.

    Academic text (2010)

  • In ancient mythology, Dana is revered as the mother of the Tuatha De Danann.

  • Some say Dana is akin to the Welsh goddess Don in Celtic mythology.

  • Legends describe Dana as a powerful figure in ancient Celtic traditions.

Synonyms

Don
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  • Literature
297 9.9

A mother goddess in Welsh stories like the Irish goddess Danu

is the same goddess but known in Irish Celtic tradition rather than Welsh
Ana
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  • Literature
160 9.9

A mother of the ancient Irish gods in old stories

is specific to the Tuatha De Danann rather than general Irish gods
Danu
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  • Literature
5 9.9

An ancient Celtic goddess who is the mother of the Irish gods

is the same goddess but under a different traditional name or spelling
Anu
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  • Literature
9.9

A mother goddess from ancient Ireland

is specifically linked to the Tuatha De Danann as their mother

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Dana comes from old Celtic myth and may be linked to the Welsh name Don, and many think it means 'mother' or 'giver'. So Dana is remembered as the 'mother' of the Tuatha De Danann, which helps explain her role in the stories.