Celtic mythology probably THE main Celtic hero. His father
Cumahl was killed by
Goll and he was given in
fosterage to the
bandroi Liath Luacra and
Bodhmall. He ate of the
salmon of knowledge and became wise. A main actor in the story of
Diarmaid and Grainne, he had many adventures. Legend says he is sleeping in a cavern he built in the
Giant's Causeway near
Antrim