Facts about Cuchulainn in Irish Mythology

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   Cú Chulainn's father is the god Lugh, one of the most prominent deities in the Irish mythological tradition.

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   Legendary Irish hero Cú Chulainn was trained in martial arts by the warrior woman Scáthach on the Isle of Skye, where he learned his signature spear technique, the Gáe Bulg.

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   In Irish mythology, Cú Chulainn's deadly battle frenzy is known as the ríastrad, a terrifying physical transformation that distorted his body beyond recognition.

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   Cú Chulainn's birth name was Sétanta, which he changed after killing the hound of the smith Culann and vowing to replace it.

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   The hero Cú Chulainn is said to have defended Ulster single-handedly due to a curse that left all other Ulster warriors weakened.

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