Described in the Fenian cycle --for 10 points -- name this mythical creature responsible for the wisdom of Fionn MacCool.
Known as Fintan in some legends, this mythological figure was renowned for imbibing crimson hazel nuts. The poet Finneces spent seven years in search of it, which was said to dwell in the well of Seagis near the river Boyne, because it had been prophesized that its captor would be rewarded with omnipotence. Eventually caught with the aid of the youth Demne, the youth burnt his finger preparing it and when he sucked on his thumb to cool the burn became beneficiary of its gift. Described in the Fenian cycle --for 10 points -- name this mythical creature responsible for the wisdom of Fionn MacCool.
Known as Fintan in some legends, this mythological figure was renowned for imbibing crimson hazel nuts.
The Salmon of Knowledge (prompt on salmon)