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My Affix
Caoilte, the fleet footed cohort of Fionn Mac Cumhaill Much is
written of this legendary group of individuals, particularly in
the life and times of their greatest leader Fionn MacCumhaill
(pronounced Fy-unn MacCoo-ell). Entrance to the Fianna was extremely
difficult, with the physical tests being almost impossible for
most mortals, and the mental and devotional requirements making
the life one of total sacrifice and dedication to the High King's
throne. So often-times, the Fianna's role was to maintain the
peace, between warring factions. Their much heralded valor and
recorded achievements are as much a matter of folk-lore as history,
but several historical moments have been well documented and related
to us in the native Irish verse. The Fianna, under the leadership
of Fionn, flourished. There are many tales of victorious battles
against the invading Norse, and of battles against the armies
of Ulster and Connaught. Renowned cohorts to Fionn, in these times,
were Caoilte , Diarmaid, Oisin, and
Goll MacMorna. Many of the stories of the Fianna recount tales
of bravery, honour, revenge, love, and loyalty, and this band
of warriors became the standard by which other warriors were measured. |
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