Cuchulainn was challenged by many men over the years, And he killed all who challenged him. One of the men he struck down was called Calatan, and he was a great sorcerer. He left behind a pregnant wife, who gave birth to sextuplets: three girls and three boys. She raised all of her children with all the arts of druidry and sorcery, and instilled in them that they were to avenge their father’s death as soon as they were old enough. Cuchulainn, knowing nothing of this, carried on with his life for many years, but when the time was ripe, the sons and daughters of Calatan set out to take their revenge on the man who had killed their father. Conchubar Mac Neasa , the King of Ulster, heard of their plan. He realized that if he lost Cuchulainn, his greatest warrior, Emain Macha would fall, and his reign could come to an end. So he decided to protect Cuchulainn for as long as he could. He called Cuchulainn to come and stay in Emain Mach. He distracted him with sports and feasts, and told ...
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