Glas Gaibhnenn
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Glas Gaibhnenn is a magical cow belonging to Mac Cinnfhaelaidh that was stolen by the Fomorian warrior Balor. The theft of this magical cow motivates Mac Cinnfhaelaidh to seek revenge and gain access to Balor's tower with Biróg's help.
When
- First attested
- 1835 CE
- Attested period
- 1835 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Recorded in folktale by John O'Donovan in 1835.
Relationships
- serves
- Mac Cinnfhaelaidh
- enemy of
- Balor
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“whose magical cow (Glas Gaivlen recté Glas Gaibhnenn) Balor stole, to gain access to the tower and seduce her”
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