Muirdris

Muirdris

In Irish mythology, Muirdris was a fearsome sea monster that inhabited Lough Rudraige. It is said to have been killed by Fergus mac Léti of Ulster roughly around the time of Christ. In later texts the monster is called Sínach.

ee also

* Caoránach
* Oilliphéist


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