# Crimthann — Irish Fairy Tales character guide

> Crimthann in Irish Fairy Tales by James Stephens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Crimthann mac Ae

**First appearance:** 0069-becuma-of-the-white-skin

## Who they are

A king or warrior in tales of the Fianna and Irish legend.

## In the story

### [The Wooing of Becfola](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/chapters/the-wooing-of-becfola)

The young warrior with whom Becfola plans to elope.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/chapters/i)

Foster-son of Dermod, prince of Leinster, who accompanies the king and attracts the lady's attention.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/chapters/ii)

Becfola's beloved, initially terrified by her confession but eventually agreeing to elope with her.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/chapters/iii)

Mentioned as a beautiful youth whom Becfola admired, but the new youth surpasses him.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/irish_fairy_tales_se/chapters/iv)

Mentioned as the one waiting for Becfola at Cluain da chaillech; she now thinks of him as ridiculous.

## Links

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