Myths and Legends of the Celtic Race - Knowledge Rush

152 Myths and Legends of the Celtic Race+-----+Fachtna === Nessathe GiantFergus mac RoyConor macNessaBut Maga was also wedded to the Druid Cathbad, and by himhad three daughters, whose descendants played a notable part inthe Ultonian legendary cycle.Cathbad === Maga+--------------------+-----+-------------+Dectera[*] === Lugh Elva === Usna Finchoom=== Amorgin+-----+-----+theCuchulain Naisi Ainlé Ardan Conall ofVictories[182][*]Dectera also had a mortal husband, Sualtam, whopassed asCuchulain's father.Birth of CuchulainIt was during the reign of Conor mac Nessa that the birth of themightiest hero of the Celtic race, Cuchulain, came about, and thiswas the manner of it. The maiden Dectera, daughter of Cathbad,with fifty young girls, her companions at the court of Conor,one day disappeared, and for three years no searching availed to