Conor

legendary Irish king
Also known as: Conchobar mac Nessa

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role in Ulster cycle

  • In Ulster cycle

    …reign of the semi-historical King Conor (Conchobar mac Nessa) at Emain Macha (near modern Armagh) and his Knights of the Red Branch (i.e., the palace building in which the heads and arms of vanquished enemies were stored). A rival court at Connaught is ruled by King Ailill and Queen Medb.…

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