Cú Chulainn
Irish mythological hero
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Summary
Cú Chulainn is a legendary hero[1]. It has worked as a warrior[2]. It draws 17,184 Wikipedia views per month (legendary hero category, ranking #3 of 10).[3]
Key Facts
- Father: Lugh[4], Súaltam[5]
- Mother: Deichtine[6]
- Spouse: Emer[7]
- Child: Connla[8]
- Sex or gender: male[9]
- Instance of: Irish mythical character[10]
- Killed by: Lugaid mac Con Roí[11]
- Part of: Ulster Cycle[12]
- Commons category: Cúchulainn[13]
- Unmarried partner: Aífe[14], Fand[15], Uathach[16]
- Allegiance: Ulaid[17], Conchobar mac Nessa[18]
- Described at URL: https://www.mythsource.com/figures/cu-chulainn[19]
- Student of: Scáthach[20]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21]
- Present in work: Táin Bó Cúailnge[22], Fled Bricrenn[23], Serglige Con Culainn[24], Tochmarc Emire[25], Compert Con Culainn[26], Aided Óenfhir Aífe[27], Mesca Ulad[28], The Boyhood of Cohoolin[29], Father and Son[30], The Battle of the Companions[31], The Death of Cohoolin[32]
- Incarnation of: Lugh[33]
- P14750: 1979-6377-22C9-8501-0A89[34]
Why It Matters
Cú Chulainn has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] It is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Who were Cú Chulainn's parents?
Cú Chulainn's father was Lugh[4]. Cú Chulainn's mother was Deichtine[6].
Who was Cú Chulainn married to?
Cú Chulainn's spouses include Emer[7].
What did Cú Chulainn do for work?
Cú Chulainn worked as a warrior[2].