As a child he was constantly at odds with the boy-corps, who, despite an advantage of 150-1, lost a sporting match to him. He was given a prophecy by Cathbad that led him to request arms from Conchobar. He received training under Scathach that included the Salmon's Leap and the gae bolg, which he later used to kill his son Connla. While dueling with Loch he spurned the affections of the war-goddess Morrigan, which later led to her causing his downfall by tricking him int
As a child he was constantly at odds with the boy-corps, who, despite an advantage of 150-1, lost a sporting match to him. He was given a prophecy by Cathbad that led him to request arms from Conchobar. He received training under Scathach that included the Salmon's Leap and the gae bolg, which he later used to kill his son Connla. While dueling with Loch he spurned the affections of the war-goddess Morrigan, which later led to her causing his downfall by tricking him into eating dog meat. For 10 points, name this Red Branch hero who distinguished himself against Queen Medb in the Cattle Raid of Cooley.
As a child he was constantly at odds with the boy-corps, who, despite an advantage of 150-1, lost a sporting match to him.
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