| Teneu Sant | |
|---|---|
| Born | reputedly Traprain Law, Lothian |
| Died | 6th/7th century |
| Honored in | Roman Catholic Church; Anglican Communion |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Feast | July 18 |
| Patronage | Glasgow, Scotland |
Teneu Sant (also known as Denw, Thanea, Thaney and Theneva) is a legendary 6th/7th century Scottish saint. She is the reputed mother of Saint Kentigern (also known as Saint Mungo) and is largely known through his hagiography. This related that she was the daughter of King Lleuddun of Gododdin, an ancient kingdom located in Lothian. She is one of the patron saints of Glasgow: the Enoch in St Enoch's Square, Glasgow, is a corruption of her name (Saintteneu = Saintenoch) and the square stands on the site of a medieval chapel dedicated to her. Her Saint's Day is July 18.
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According to the Mungo legend Teneu fell pregnant after being seduced by Owain mab Urien. Her angry father sentenced her to death and she was thrown off Traprain Law. She survived and travelled by boat across the River Forth to Culross and sought shelter in the community of Saint Serf where she raised her son Kentigern.
As Thanea she is the subject of an historical novel by Nigel Tranter: Druid Sacrifice (1993, Hodder & Stoughton).