Abhartach

"There is a place in the parish of Errigal in Derry, called Slaghtaverty, but it ought to have been called Laghtaverty, the laght or sepulchral monument of the abhartach [avartagh] or dwarf (see p. 61, supra). This dwarf was a magician, and a dreadful tyrant, and after having perpetrated great cruelties on the people he was at last vanquished and slain by a neighbouring chieftain; some say by Fionn Mac Cumhail. He was buried in a standing posture, but the very next day he appeared in his old haunts, more cruel and vigorous than ever. And the chief slew him a second time and buried him as before, but again he escaped from the grave, and spread terror through the whole country. The chief then consulted a druid, and according to his directions, he slew the dwarf a third time, and buried him in the same place, with his head downwards; which subdued his magical power, so that he never again appeared on earth. The laght raised over the dwarf is still there, and you may hear the legend with much detail from the natives of the place, one of whom told it to me."
-Joyce, The Origin and History of Irish Names of Places
== Facts: ==
-The Abhartach is a famous, ridiculously evil dwarf from Ireland's past. The Abhartach is also a Revenant, known to return from the grave from time to time. At least he was until his people and a rival chieftan had his head severed with a Yew-wood sword (probably something related to Druidic Magick).
-Abhartach ruled over his portion of ancient Ireland circa 5th century and used black magick and Infernalism to maintain a tight grip over the people. However, the populace grew terrified of him and conspired with the enemies of their own king to have him assassinated.
Category:Infernal
Category:Death
Category:Celtic
Category:Fenian Brotherhood