# Branduv — Irish Fairy Tales character guide

> Branduv in Irish Fairy Tales by James Stephens.

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

A warrior of the Fianna, known for his dark hair and fierce nature.

## Relationships

### [Mongan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/characters/mongan)

_rivalry_

Branduv is a supernatural adversary of Mongan, often engaging in magical conflict with him.

### [Mongan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/characters/mongan)

_rivalry_

Branduv is a supernatural adversary of Mongan, often engaging in magical conflict with him.

### [Mongan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/characters/mongan)

_rivalry_

Branduv is a supernatural adversary of Mongan, often engaging in magical conflict with him.

## In the story

### [The Bargain of the White Cows](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/chapters/x)

King of Leinster who owns the white cows and desires Duv Laca; he proposes the exchange with Mongan.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/chapters/xi)

The King of Leinster who comes to claim Duv Laca as part of a previous bargain, showing determination and desire.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/chapters/xii)

King of Leinster, overwhelmed with joy and love for Duv Laca, agrees to her boon despite his dismay.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/chapters/xiii)

The King of Leinster who took Duv Laca away; will consult wizards to learn Mongan's whereabouts.

### [The Hag of the Mill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/chapters/xx)

King of Leinster who becomes infatuated with the hag Ivell, gives away treasures, and is tricked into marrying the hag.

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