Irish Fairy Tales · Character

Conn

A king or warrior, often appearing in tales of the Fianna.

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Also known as II, II Conn

Conn shows up with force in XI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Ard-Rí, Conn of the Hundred Battles, presides over the feast and personally welcomes Fionn.

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In XI: The Ard-Rí, Conn of the Hundred Battles, presides over the feast and personally welcomes Fionn. Later, in XII: The High King who…

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XI
The Ard-Rí, Conn of the Hundred Battles, presides over the feast and personally welcomes Fionn.
XII
The High King who calls for a champion and offers rewards for Tara's defense.
Becuma of the White Skin
King Conn, who becomes involved with Becuma.
I
Conn the Hundred Fighter, the High King, is referenced as more advanced in magic than Fionn, with his adventure involving water.
II
The Ard-Rí of Ireland, grieving the death of his wife Eithne, leaves his son Art in charge and goes to Ben Edair.
III
King Conn questions the sea-lady, becomes bewitched by her beauty, and decides to marry her despite her professed love for his son.
The Banishment of Art
King of Ireland, husband of Becuma; banishes his son Art under Becuma's sway, then seeks a remedy for the land's blight.
Chapter VI
High King of Ireland, who journeys to the island of Rigru to seek aid for Ireland's blight.
VII
As High King, Conn is torn between his duty to protect Segda and the demands of his people; he places Segda under multiple protections but is ultimately overruled.

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