Gáe Assail (Weapon)

The Gáe Assail or “Lightning Spear” was another treasure of the the Tuatha De Danann, from the city of Gorias. The spear was used by Lugh in the Second Battle of Mag Tuired (Moytura), against the Fomorians.
Lightning spear of Lug Lámfhota, which returns to the hands of the thrower.
Lugh obtained the Spear of Assal (Irish: Gae Assail) as fine (éric) imposed on the children of Tuirill Piccreo (or Biccreo), according to the short account in Lebor Gabála Érenn which adds that the incantation "Ibar (Yew)" made the cast always hit its mark, and "Athibar (Re-Yew)" caused the spear to return
Category:Weapons
Category:Spears
Category:Legendary Weapons