Encyclopedia.com > Dictionaries, Thesauruses, Pictures, and Press Releases > A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology > January 2004

Fiachu mac Fir Fhebe

A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology | 2004 | 570 words | Copyright

Fiachu mac Fir Fhebe, Fiachu mac Firaba. An Ulster warrior who fought with Medb and Ailill against his own people in the Táin Bó Cuailnge [Cattle Raid of Cooley]. He came to the aid of Cúchulainn when that hero was about to be drowned by the Clan Cailitin. This Fiachu appears to be identical with the character of the same name in the Fenian Cycle. He inherited a magical spear from Cumall, the father of Fionn mac Cumhaill, which when placed against the forehead filled a man with strength and battle fury. Eventually Fiachu ceded the spear to Fionn.

Cite this article
Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

  • MLA
  • Chicago
  • APA

JAMES MacKILLOP. "Fiachu mac Fir Fhebe." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

JAMES MacKILLOP. "Fiachu mac Fir Fhebe." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-FiachumacFirFhebe.html

JAMES MacKILLOP. "Fiachu mac Fir Fhebe." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-FiachumacFirFhebe.html

Learn more about citation styles

Find thousands of answers for hundreds of subjects at Answers Encyclopedia .

All answers verified by trusted sources at Encyclopedia.com

Try Answers Encyclopedia now!

For students and teachers!

Encyclopedia.com provides students and teachers facts, information, and biographies from verified, citable sources, including:

Encyclopedia.com provides students and teachers facts, information, and biographies from verified, citable sources, including: