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SCÁTHACH

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The name SCÁTHACH derives from CÚCHULAINN, and may have Ancient Celtic origins.

Means "hound of Culann" in Irish. This was the usual name of the warrior hero who was named Sétanta at birth, given to him because he took the place of one of Culann's hounds after he accidentally killed it. Irish legend tells of Cúchulainn's many adventures, including his single-handed defense of Ulster against the army of Queen Medb.

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