Salmon of Knowledge

Salmon of Knowledge
The salmon eating the hazelnuts that are falling into the Well of Wisdom
Creature information
Other nameBradán Feasa
GroupingIrish Mythology
Sub groupingMythical fish
Origin
CountryIreland

The Salmon of Knowledge (Irish: An Bradán Feasa) is a creature in the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology, sometimes identified with the mythical seer Fintan mac Bóchra who was known as "The Wise" and was once transformed into a salmon.

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