Kamis, 11 April 2013
Servant: Lancer (Fate/Zero)
Real Identity: Diarmuid Ua Duibhne
According to Irish mythology, Diarmuid Ua Duibhne chronologically existed in early medieval Ireland between 800-1169. Diarmuid was the son of Donn and foster-son of the Irish god of love, Aenghus. He was also a warrior of the Fianna (small warrior bands) led by Cumhall and later his son Fionn mac Cumhaill.
Donn gave Diarmuid to the god, Aenghus, to raise and he returned the gift when Diarmuid received the “magical love spot”. One night, when he was out hunting along with 3 companions, they took shelter in a small hut owned by a beautiful young woman named Youth. Youth slept with Diarmuid and put a magical love spot on his forehead, which would make him irresistible to women.
That’s when he met Grainne, the intended bride of Fionn mac Cumhaill in their wedding party. Grainne fell in love with him, mainly due to his love spot, and forced him to run off with her. For 16 years the Fianna pursued them until Aenghus made peace for the Fianna and Diarmuid.
After that, Diarmuid and Grainne lived happily, and had raised 5 children together; however, the story wouldn’t have a happy end. Donn has killed his brother at birth because he believed that Aenghus’ steward, Roc, was the real father. However, Roc revived the infant as a magic boar destined to kill Diarmuid. When hunting one day with Fionn mac Cumhaill, Diarmuid came face to face with the magic boar. His hit had no impact on the boar and he was hit. Fionn refused to treat him and by the time the other hunters arrived on the scene, it was already too late. Aenghus took care of the corpse and breathed a new soul into it so they could chat whenever he wanted.
P.S. Remember this is mythology so it's possible that more than one version of the story exists.
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