Cú Chulainn, The Mythic Irish Warrior Who Defended Ulster
A demigod and warrior from the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, Cú Chulainn slayed the hound of Culann, trained with Scáthach, and held off the armies of Queen Medb. Public DomainA fearsome demigod and warrior from ancient Irish mythology , Cú Chulainn defended the realm of Ulster from the invading army of Queen Medb . The legend of Cú Chulainn is among the most popular in Irish folklore . His heroic poem is the gist of many revered stories in theUlster Cycle , a compendium of first - century mythological legends in Irish lit ....