About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Dectera
- Variants
- Dechtire, Deichtire
- Stronghold region
- Ulster
Overview
Mother of Cú Chulainn in the Ulster Cycle; sister or daughter of Conchobhar mac Nessa, impregnated by Lugh in some accounts.
The story behind Deichtine
Deichtine swallowed the god Lugh in the form of a small creature in a cup of water; nine months later she gave birth to Cú Chulainn, whose mortal father was named as Sualtam mac Róich though Lugh was his true sire.
Mythology & legend
Sister of Conchobhar mac Nessa and mother of Cú Chulainn.
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Deichtine was the mother of Cú Chulainn.
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