Mythical Trail: Cú Roí Traditional Cache
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An Irish sorcerer, wizard, or god who could take various shapes and often appeared in disguise. An accomplished warrior, he carried a giant rock in one hand and an ax in the other. Cú Roí lived in a fortress that revolved on an axis each night, so that enemies could never find its entrance after sunset. Cited as a hero of Munster, he often played the antagonist or foil to Cúchulainn, the celebrated hero of Ulster. In one story, Cú Roí (disguised as a boorish stranger) helped Cúchulainn raid the Otherworld. Cúchulainn made off with a magic cauldron, three cows, and Bláithíne, Cú Roí’s wife. When Cúchulainn refused to return the spoils, Cú Roí first took them by force and then buried Cúchulainn in the ground up to his armpits and shaved the hair from his head. The next time he met Cúchulainn, Cú Roí was disguised as an ugly herdsman for a contest to determine who was the greatest of three heroes, Conall, Lóegaire, or Cúchulainn. Each man was supposed to cut off Cú Roí’s head and then allow him to return the favor. The first two heroes attempted the first part of the challenge, but when Cú Roí recovered they refused to risk their own necks. Cúchulainn not only struck a blow at Cú Roí but was also the only one of the three who agreed to let Cú Roí strike back. But instead of cutting off Cúchulainn’s head, Cú Roí revealed himself and declared Cúchulainn the victor.
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