Cathbad

Also known as: Cathbad the Druid · Role: druid · First appears: Here are His Boyish Deeds · Part 3

Life events

• In Conall Cernach's account, Cathbad named the boy Cu-chulainn, and the boy accepted the name.(Here are His Boyish Deeds · Part 3)
  • With: Cuchulainn
  • “'Then your name shall be Cu-chulainn,' said Cathbad. '”I am content that it may be my name,” said Cuchulainn.”
• In Fiacha Mac Fir-Febe's account, Cathbad foretold that the warrior taking arms that day would be famous but short-lived.(Here are His Boyish Deeds · Part 3)
  • With: Cuchulainn
  • “‘The day is good thus,’ said Cathbad; ‘it is certain he will be famous and renowned, who shall take arms therein; but he will be short-lived only.’”

Here are His Boyish Deeds · Part 3

• child: Conchobar “Cathbad the Druid was with his son, Conchobar Mac Nessa.”

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Extracted from the original text of The Cattle-Raid of Cualnge. Made with Rho MD.