About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Neasa, Noah
- Variants
- Naoisi, Noíse
- Stronghold region
- Ulster
Overview
Lover of Deirdre in the Ulster Cycle tale 'Longes mac nUislenn'; eldest of the three sons of Uisliu, treacherously slain by King Conchobhar after returning from exile under safe-conduct.
The story behind Naoise
Their tragic story, Longes mac nUislenn, is one of the Three Sorrows of Storytelling.
Mythology & legend
Eldest of the sons of Uisneach; lover of Deirdre.
Did you know?
His brothers Ainnle and Ardán fled to Scotland with him and Deirdre, and all three were treacherously killed on their return.
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