We’ve all had our fill of ancient gods and mythic tales of fighting and grandeur… or at least, you may have thought that! When it comes to ancient gods, Celtic culture is often swept under the rug and forgotten, but this week, we’re bringing it to the forefront. Maria deep dives in the story of the Celtic demi-god, Sétanta / Cú Chulainn. As the human incarnation of the god Lugh, and son of the human Deichtine, Cú Chulainn managed to accomplish quite a lot of things before his untimely, yet prophesied, death. These accomplishments include, but are not limited to: becoming a literal guard dog, killing three men and impregnating a warrior woman before the age of 10, fighting an entire army single-handedly, and healing a goddess with the power of milk. Prepare yourself for phlegm.
