Celtic Mythology 7: The Life of Cuchulainn: Epic Hero of Ireland
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Date: 28/10/2020

Celtic Mythology 7: The Life of Cuchulainn: Epic Hero of Ireland

With his divine connections, supernatural powers and a short but brilliant life, Cuchulainn was the epic hero par excellence. His mother, Dechtire, was the daughter of the druid Cathbad. His father's identity, however, was a mystery, although in one story he was the god Lugh.

Lugh is said to have made Dechtire pregnant in a dream while she was staying with King Conchobar and his hunting party. Her child was named Setanta, but became known as Cuchulainn, Hound of Culann, at a young age, after he had killed the fierce watchdog of Culann the Smith and had taken its place until Culann had reared a new one.

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