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Prose introduction —
Prose introduction to to Verba Scáthaige, ed. and tr. P. L. Henry, ‘Verba Scáthaige’, Celtica 21 (1990).
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Cú Chulainn has completed his training-in-arms with Scáthach in the ‘eastern parts’. Before they part ways, Scáthach performs imbas forosnai and utters a verse prophecy (the poem) in which she describes his future for him, including the end of his life.
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Cú Chulainn has completed his training-in-arms with Scáthach in the ‘eastern parts’. Before they part ways, Scáthach performs imbas forosnai and utters a verse prophecy (the poem) in which she describes his future for him, including the end of his life.
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imbas forosnai
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education; educating; military training;
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Scáthach <strong>Scáthach</strong> <br>(<i>time-frame ass. with</i> Ulster Cycle,Id) <br>A warrior woman and instructor of warriors in the Ulster Cycle, notably responsible for training the hero Cú Chulainn.
Cú Chulainn <strong>Cú Chulainn</strong> <br>Young Ulster hero and chief character of <em>Táin bó Cuailnge</em> and other tales of the Ulster Cycle; son of Súaltam or Lug and Deichtire (sister to Conchobor); husband of Emer (ingen Forgaill)
Cú Chulainn <strong>Cú Chulainn</strong> <br>Young Ulster hero and chief character of <em>Táin bó Cuailnge</em> and other tales of the Ulster Cycle; son of Súaltam or Lug and Deichtire (sister to Conchobor); husband of Emer (ingen Forgaill)
