# The Black Hag — Irish Fairy Tales character guide

> The Black Hag in Irish Fairy Tales by James Stephens.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0062-the-enchanted-cave-of-cesh-corran

## Who they are

A malevolent supernatural figure who appears in various tales.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/chapters/v)

Malicious owner of the perfect white cow with red ears, demands Fiachna go bail.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/chapters/vi)

Appears in court to demand justice from Fiachna Finn, forcing him to make war on the King of Lochlann.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/chapters/vii)

Receives seven castles and cattle from Fiachna after his victory.

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