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Celtic Ireland - Heroes and Heroines
Mac Da Tho |
appears in the Ulster Cycle as a king of Leinster; in reality a god of the Otherworld
Maeldun |
hero who went on a legendary voyage
Medb |
Queen of Connacht; a translation of her name is "she who intoxicates"
Naoise |
romantically linked to Deirdre in the Ulster Cycle
Oisin |
son of Finn (the hero of the Fionn Cycle); a warrior and poet
Partholon |
he led the initial group that colonized Ireland, according to legend (in the Book of Invasions)
Scathach |
a legendary female warrior who trained Cu Chulainn
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Dictionary of Celtic Mythology
This book is a great source for information about Celtic mythology! Described as both a "who's who" and a "what's what", this reference book features entries on the important gods, heroes, and other characters from Celtic myth and legend.