Recollections of Scáthach's School
Men named in Ferdia's and Cúchulainn's memories of their training under Scáthach, and the fight at Germán's fort.
Overview
Ferdia and Cúchulainn each recall their training under Scáthach as they talk before the fight at the ford. Ferdia's charioteer recalls a night at the house of Scáthach's steward. The longest memory is of the attack on Germán Garblas's fort, where the men named here were killed and Germán was taken alive to Scáthach.
Names in this list
| Name | Note |
|---|---|
| Germán Garblas | Fought above the Tyrrhene Sea. His fort was levelled and he was taken alive to Scáthach. |
| Rinn mac Niuil | Killed by Cúchulainn in the door of Germán's fort. |
| Ruad mac Forniuil | Killed by Ferdia in the door of Germán's fort. |
| Bláth mac Colbaí | Killed by Ferbaeth on the slope. |
| Mugairne | From the Tyrrhene Sea. Killed by Lugaid. |
| Dam Dreimend | Killed by Ferdia. |
| Dam Dilenn | Killed by Ferdia. |
| Srúbdaire | Ferdia says he found a bitter end, though a hundred women held him dear. |
| Lugaid of the lavish hand | Went with Cúchulainn and Ferdia to meet Germán. The text does not say whether he is Lugaid mac Nois. |
| Scáthach's steward | Unnamed. Struck Ferdia with a three-pronged flesh-fork, and Cúchulainn cut him in two. |
Srúbdaire found a bitter end.