Who was Deirdre in ancient Irish history?

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Deirdre of the Sorrows was the daughter of Felim Mac Dall, an Ulster chieftain. "Before she was born, Cathbad the Druid prophesied that she would be the most beautiful woman in Ireland, but, because of her beauty only death and ruin would befall the land. The King Conchobar decided she would have to become his wife when she reached the age of choice. Despite the best attempts of Deirdre's foster mother to dissuade Conchobar from marrying her, he was determined to proceed. However, before the wedding, Deirdre saw a young warrior called Naoise and fell in love with him. She was not shy and she engineered a meeting. Naoise was very unsure of himself and felt unworthy of her love. Deirdre put a geis on Naoise which obliged him to love her and flee with her and his two brothers Ainle and Ardan to Alba (Scotland). For several years, they lived happily and had a daughter called Aigrene." As with many mythological tales, these lovers met a tragic end, in this case at the hands of a jealous king. "...From her grave grew a pine tree, and from Naoise's grave grow another. The two trees met and became so intertwined that nothing could part them." http://ezinearticles.com/?Irish-Mythology---The-Story-of-Deirdre&id=1624927 http://yesss.club.fr/Celts/Women/women.htm Nov 24 08, 10:01 PM