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Setanta O'hAilpin
Setanta may refer to: * The given name of the Irish mythological figure Cú Chulainn * Ireland-based higher education institution Setanta College * Setanta Sports, Ireland-based international television sports channel **Setanta Sports USA, defunct version of the above that broadcast in the US and Caribbean from 2005–2010 * Setanta Records, record label * LÉ Setanta (A15), LÉ ''Setanta'', former Irish Naval Service ship * Setanta Ó hAilpín, Irish sportsman * The number 70 in Catalan Language * ''Setanta (wasp)'', a genus of parasitoid wasps See also * Satanta (other) {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cú Chulainn
Cú Chulainn ( ), called the Hound of Ulster (Irish: ''Cú Uladh''), is a warrior hero and demigod in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, as well as in Scottish and Manx folklore. He is believed to be an incarnation of the Irish god Lugh, who is also his father. His mother is the mortal Deichtine, sister of king Conchobar mac Nessa. Born Sétanta, he gained his better-known name as a child, after killing Culann's fierce guard dog in self defence and offering to take its place until a replacement could be reared, hence he became the "Hound (''cú'') of Culann". He was trained in martial arts by Scáthach, who gave him the spear Gáe Bulg. It was prophesied that his great deeds would give him everlasting fame, but that his life would be short. At the age of seventeen he defends Ulster single-handedly against the armies of queen Medb of Connacht in the famous ''Táin Bó Cúailnge'' ("Cattle Raid of Cooley"). He is known for his terrifying battle frenzy (''ríastrad''), in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
