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The Spear of Lugh
Artifact
The unstoppable spear of Lugh Lámfhada, and the namesake treasure of Book III
Sources:
- Cath Maige Tuired; Lebor Gábala Érenn. Modern: Proinsias Mac Cana, John Carey.
Book III
Novel Canon Role:
- Namesake treasure of Book III (Spear of Lugh). Specific narrative role not yet detailed in the manuscript chapters reviewed to date.
One of the Four Treasures of the Tuatha Dé Danann, brought from the city of Gorias per the Lebor Gábala Érenn.
Said to be so fierce it had to be kept bound or steeped in a sleeping draught between battles, or it would fight on its own.
Associated with Lugh's decisive role at the Second Battle of Mag Tuired.
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