Tag: swineherds

The quarrel between the two swineherds originated from the rivalry between their respective kings, Bodb of the síd-mounds of Munster and Ochall of the síd-mounds of Connacht. Each side, represented by their swineherds—Friuch and Rucht—claimed greater power and prowess over the other. Despite their friendship and mutual abilities to shapeshift, the competition started to escalate…