Firbolg
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Son of Erc, Firbolg king, husband of Taltiu, or Telta, 103.
From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by Rolleston, T. W. (Thomas William)
In the dim days of Fomorian and Firbolg, and for ages after, Erin was a land of forests, full of wild cattle and deer and wolves.
From Ireland, Historic and Picturesque by Johnston, Charles
After they had ruled for many centuries, they in their turn were subjected to invasion, as the Firbolg and Fomorian had been before them.
From Ireland, Historic and Picturesque by Johnston, Charles
The Ui Tairrsigh were undoubtedly of Firbolg origin, and MacNeill would account in this manner for the slow acceptance of the stories by the conquering Milesians.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various
King Nuada, who led the Dedannans in the first battle of Moytura, had his arm cut off by Sreng, one of the Firbolg champions.
From Old Celtic Romances by Unknown
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