Cermait

Son of the Dagda killed by Lug Lámfhota for his sexual transgressions with Lug's wife. Cermait's son Mac Cuill later avenged his father by spearing Lug.

2. A name given to Ogma, a god of poetry and eloquence.

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In Irish mythology, Cermait of the Tuatha Dé Danann was a son of the Dagda. He was known by the epithet Milbél (honey-mouth. See also Ogma). He was killed by Lug after he had an affair with Lug's wife. His three sons, Mac Cuill, Mac Cecht and Mac Gréine, avenged his death, and went on to become joint High Kings of Ireland.

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