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ladyingreen.gif The mythological figure of Flidais (pronounced "flee-daws"), shapeshifter, protector of wild beasts and goddess of the woodlands, is mentioned in several places of early Irish literature including the Book of Invasions, the Metrical Dindsenchas, and the Ulster Cycle. Flidais' nickname is Foltchain or "beautiful hair". She owned a herd of magical cattle, the subject of Tain Bo Flidais which was may be older than the more famous "Cattle Raid of Cooley." Her most famous cow, Maol, could nourish 300 men from a single milking. During the Cattle Raid of Cooley Flidais slept with Ailill mac Mata, the king of Connacht, and every seven days her cows gave milk enough for his whole army. Flidais was also able to milk deer to feed her children. Sometimes she is depicted as riding in a chariot drawn by deer. According to legend, she was the only woman who could satisfy the sexual appetite of the Ulster warrior-king, Fergus mac Róg.
References: MacKillop's Dictionary of Celtic Mythology Encyclopedia of Celtic Wisdom - Caitlin & John Matthews Shee-Eire - http://www.shee-eire.com


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In Search of the Real Myrddin, Mad Prophet and Poet, Feb 19, 2008 - 17:02
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Tracking down the \"real\" Merlin through ancient literature
The Origins of Celtic Christianity and St. Patrick in Ireland, Feb 11, 2008 - 14:17
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A historical view of the origins of Christianity in Ireland
Lough Derg, Nov 20, 2007 - 09:43
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There are two lakes named Lough Derg in Ireland. This one is in Ulster. The other is in Munster, on the River Shannon.
Changelings, Nov 13, 2007 - 12:30
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Clonycavan Man, Oct 19, 2007 - 11:38
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A bog body found on the border of Meath and Westmeath 2003
Reflections on Cnoc Áine, Mar 9, 2007 - 08:29
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A dindsenchas (topographical) poem
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