Cathbad

Cathbad (irish [ kaθvað ] ) is a seer and druid in the Ulster Cycle of Celtic mythology of Ireland.

Mythology

Cathbad is the consultant of Conchobhar Mac Nessa, king of Ulster. As a druid, he has a high position in society and is not just consultants, but also judges, teachers and diplomat. He has the gift of divination. Cathbad prophesied in the narrative Longas mac nUislenn ( " The Exile of the Sons Uislius " ), Deirdre would be of great beauty, but will bring much suffering Ulster.

In the Táin Bó Cuailnge ( " The Cattle Raid of Cooley " ) is reported by Conall Cernach on youth Cú Chulainn deeds ( Macgnímrada Con Culainn ). Here Cathbad to have given its final name of the hero and prophesied a glorious but short life.

Cathbad has three children, Deichtire ( Cú Chulainn mother), Elbha ( Naoises mother), and Finncháem ( the wife Amairgin mac ECIT Salaigs and mother Conall Cernachs ). After the story Compert Conchobuir ( " Conception of Conchobar " ) he should be the father of Conchobar mac Nessa Nessa with.