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Definition of conall cernach in English English dictionary
- A heroic warrior of the Ulaid in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, who killed his second cousin Erc. Son of Amairgin mac Echit and Findchoem. Nephew of Conchobar mac Nessa. Cousin of Fedelm Noíchrothach
- Legendary warrior of Celtic mythology who appears in many stories. In "Bricriu's Feast" in the Ulster cycle, he is one of three knights challenged by a giant to let him chop their heads off after they behead him; of the three, only Cú Chulainn keeps the bargain. Conall Cernach is probably related to Cernunnos, and their names may be cognates. See also Gawain