Aillén Trechenn
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Aillén Trechenn
Aillén Trechend
[Irish, triple-headed]
A triple-headed monster that came forth from its cave or mound at Cruachain, Co. Roscommon, on the eve of Samain [Halloween] to devastate Ireland. The creature harboured special aggression towards Emain Macha and the Hill of Tara. Amairgin
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