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Tochmarc Étaíne - §§ 13–20
The truth concerning Étaín and her daughter (§§ 19-20): § 20.
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§§ 13–20 —
Third tale of Tochmarc Étaíne, ed. and tr. Osborn Bergin • R. I. Best, ‘Tochmarc Étaíne’, Ériu 12 (1934–1938): 174–193, based on LU (RIA MS 23 E 25), NLI MS G 4 and BL, MS Egerton 1782.
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§ 20. [Having discovered the incestuous affair with his daughter, § 19] Eochaid does not undertake any action, there being a bond (árach) against him. He is unhappy, especially since his daughter has lain with him and borne him a daughter. Two of his household are charged with disposing of the newborn and look for a pit to throw her in. They stay and eat at an empty house in the wilderness of Slíab Fúait, where they throw the infant to a bitch and her pups, and leave. On returning home, the owner of the house, Findlám, herdsman (búachaill) of Tara, and his wife discover the child and raise her. As she grows up, she becomes a healthy maiden who excels at embroidery (thereby revealing something of her royal birth). One day, when her presence comes to wider attention, Eterscél the king has her carried off and takes her as his wife. Their son is Conaire.
§ 20. [Having discovered the incestuous affair with his daughter, § 19] Eochaid does not undertake any action, there being a bond (árach) against him. He is unhappy, especially since his daughter has lain with him and borne him a daughter. Two of his household are charged with disposing of the newborn and look for a pit to throw her in. They stay and eat at an empty house in the wilderness of Slíab Fúait, where they throw the infant to a bitch and her pups, and leave. On returning home, the owner of the house, Findlám, herdsman (búachaill) of Tara, and his wife discover the child and raise her. As she grows up, she becomes a healthy maiden who excels at embroidery (thereby revealing something of her royal birth). One day, when her presence comes to wider attention, Eterscél the king has her carried off and takes her as his wife. Their son is Conaire.
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Eochaid Airem <strong>Eochaid Airem</strong> <br>(<i>time-frame ass. with</i> Eochaid Airem,Subject) <br>Eochaid <em>Airem</em> (‘Ploughman’), legendary high-king of Ireland, known from the tale of <em>Tochmarc Étaíne</em>.
Étaín ... mythological figure <strong>Étaín</strong> <br>mythological figure in <i>Tochmarc Étaíne</i> and related texts
Mess Búachalla <strong>Mess Búachalla</strong> <br>(<i>time-frame ass. with</i> Irish legendary history) <br><em class="text-muted">No short description available</em>
Findlám ... herdsman No associated entry available from the subject index
Eterscél Mór <strong>Eterscél Mór</strong> <br>legendary high-king of Ireland; father of Conaire Mór by a woman who is identified in some versions as a daughter of Eochaid Airem.
Conaire Mór <strong>Conaire Mór</strong> <br>legendary high-king of Ireland; son of Eterscél (Mór) and Mess Búachalla; tragic protagonist of <i>Togail bruidne Da Derga</i>
Étaín ... mythological figure <strong>Étaín</strong> <br>mythological figure in <i>Tochmarc Étaíne</i> and related texts
Mess Búachalla <strong>Mess Búachalla</strong> <br>(<i>time-frame ass. with</i> Irish legendary history) <br><em class="text-muted">No short description available</em>
Findlám ... herdsman No associated entry available from the subject index
Eterscél Mór <strong>Eterscél Mór</strong> <br>legendary high-king of Ireland; father of Conaire Mór by a woman who is identified in some versions as a daughter of Eochaid Airem.
Conaire Mór <strong>Conaire Mór</strong> <br>legendary high-king of Ireland; son of Eterscél (Mór) and Mess Búachalla; tragic protagonist of <i>Togail bruidne Da Derga</i>
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