Achall
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Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology character
Achall, daughter of Cairbre Nia Fer, king of Tara, and his wife Fedelm Noíchrothach, is a minor character from the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. After her brother Erc was killed by Conall Cernach, she died of grief on a hill near Tara, which was named Achall after her.[1]
The legendary High King of Ireland Túathal Techtmar is said to have taken power after defeating the previous High King, Elim mac Conrach, in battle on the hill of Achall.[2] According to The Expulsion of the Déisi , another legendary High King, Cormac mac Airt, lived on the hill of Achall after he lost an eye, his physical imperfection meaning he could no longer rule at Tara.[3] The hill is now known as Skryne.[4]
References
[edit ]- ^ Edward Gwynn (ed. & trans.), "Achall", The Metrical Dindshenchas Vol. 1, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 1903
- ^ R. A. Stewart Macalister (ed. & trans.), Lebor Gabála Érenn: The Book of the Taking of Ireland Part V, Irish Texts Society, 1956, p. 307-311
- ^ Vernam Hull, "Expulsion of the Déssi", Zeitschrift für Celtische Philologie vol. 57, 1957
- ^ "Lismullin Institute: The Gabhra Valley to 2000 AD". Archived from the original on 17 January 2008. Retrieved 16 May 2009.
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