Lia Fáil

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The Lia Fáil is a stone of destiny. It fails to cry out when Lugaid stands on it, leading Cú Chulainn to split it in two with his sword.

When

First attested
500 CE
Attested period
500 – 1000
Historical notes
Medieval Ireland

Relationships

co occurs with
Fomorians

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“Lugaid goes on to become High King of Ireland, but the Lia Fáil (stone of destiny) fails to cry out when he stands on it, so Cú Chulainn splits it in two with his sword.”

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