Celtic Mythology: Heroes: Aoifa
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Aoifa was a mighty warrior trained in the arts by her sister Scathach. She became the lover of Cuchulainn after he tricked her into believing her chariot was in trouble. Cuchulainn won the battle and Aoifa had to become his lover. They grow to have a child and a life together. Cuchulainn decided that he could not stay with Aoifa and told her to send him his son when he was of age. Word later reaches Aoifa that Cuchulainn has married Emer, and decides that as revenge she will train his son to later kill his father. Her son is unable to ever give his name or lineage and later is killed by Cuchulainn because of this.
Other Names: Aoife, Aife
Father: Ard-Greimne
Mother: Warrior Princess
Siblings: Scathach
Children: Conlai
Lover: Cuchulainn
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