1. Lugh - Noun
2. Lugh - Proper noun
ancient Celtic god
Source: WordNetBut Lugh spares his life on the condition that he teach the Tuatha Dé Danann how and when to plough, sow and reap. Source: Internet
Sling-stone Lugh used the "sling-stone" (cloich tabaill) to slay his grandfather, Balor the Strong-Smiter in the Battle of Magh Tuired according to the brief accounts in the Lebor Gabála Érenn. op. cit. Source: Internet
The Tuatha Dé Danann are at that time oppressed by the Fomorians, and Lugh is amazed how meekly they accept this. Source: Internet
Consequently, Lugh was unable to refuse their request to use Lugh's currach (coracle) or boat, the "Wave-Sweeper" (Irish Sguaba Tuinne main). Source: Internet
Despite Tuireann's pleas, Lugh denies them the use of one of the items they have retrieved, a magic pigskin which heals all wounds. Source: Internet
Lugh faces Balor, who opens his terrible, poisonous eye that kills all it looks upon, but Lugh shoots a sling -stone that drives his eye out the back of his head, wreaking havoc on the Fomorian army behind. Source: Internet