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Encyclopedia > Scathach

In Celtic mythology, Scáthach was a fierce warrior goddess and a member of the Sidhe. Among others, she taught the art of war to Cuchulainn. With Douglas, she was the mother of Lasair, Inghean Bhuidhe,Latiaran and Uathach.


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Scathach (248 words)
Scathach ("the shadowy one"), is a warrior queen and mistress of a school for young warriors.
The three wishes are to train him in the arts of war, to marry her daughter Uathach and to tell his fortune which she does by using imbas forosnai ("charm of the palms"), party foretelling the events of the Tain Bo Cuailgne (Cattle Raid of Cooley) in dark terms.
Scathach is said to be the daughter of the king of Scythia.
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