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Cath Paluc

A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology | 2004 | 315 words | Copyright

Cath Paluc, Cath Balug, Cath Balwg [W, Palug's cat]. A monstrous cat of Welsh tradition, known to haunt Mona (Anglesey) especially. According to the Triads, nine score warriors fell to make food for the cat. Cath Paluc may serve as a model for Chalapu of Arthurian tradition. See also the CAT SÌTH of Scotland.

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