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In Irish mythology, Mac Cecht of the Tuatha Dé Danann was a son of Cermait, son of the Dagda.
He and his brothers Mac Cuill and Mac Gréine killed Lug in revenge for their father. The three brothers became joint High Kings of Ireland, rotating the sovereigty between them a year at a time, covering thirty years. They were the last kings of the Tuatha Dé Danann before the coming of the Milesians.
Mac Cecht's given name was Téthur. He was named Mac Cecht after Cecht, the god he worshipped. His wife was Fodla.
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