2. | King of Ireland Niall Noigillach Mugmedon was born about 375 in , , , Ireland (son of King of Ireland Eochaid Mugmadon and Queen of Ireland Carthan Cais Dubh); died in 453. Other Events and Attributes:
- Also Known As : Naill of the Nine Hostages
- Also Known As : Niall Mor
- Also Known As : Niall Naoi-Ghiallach
- Occupation: King of Ireland CXXVII
- To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent
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Stories and Notes:
In Niall's rise to Kingship he had to overcome his wicked stepmother, Mongfhinn, who abandoned him as a baby, naked on a hill. He is raised by a wandering bard, Torna Eices.
It is told that when he comes across an old hag who demands that he and his companions give her a kiss. Only Niall has the courage to do so, and she turns into a beautiful woman named Flaithius, the personification of sovranty. She fortells tha t he will be the greatest of Ireland 's High Kings.
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