This hero destroys a house with 150 women inside for their mutilation of Derbforgaill in one story.
This hero destroys a house with 150 women inside for their mutilation of Derbforgaill in one story. This figure is spared by Cú Roí in a beheading contest at Bricriu's feast, inspiring the tale of Gawain and the Green Knight. This figure kills Connla, his son by Aife, and he has an affair with the fairy Fand, sparking his wife Emer's jealousy. Originally known as Sétanta, this son of Lugh is trained by Scáthach but meets his demise after holding off Medb's army, years after he obtains the spear Gáe Bulg. For 10 points, name this hero of the Ulster Cycle of Irish myth who obtains his name by killing Culain's hound.
This hero destroys a house with 150 women inside for their mutilation of Derbforgaill in one story.
Cú Chulainn [accept Sétanta until mentioned]