Gae Bolg

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Historical Background
In Irish folklore, Gae Bolg was the spear of Cuchulainn, the hero of the Ulster Cycle. It was forged from the bone of the Coinchenn, a sea monster, which was killed fighting another sea monster, the Curruid. It was supposedly very powerful, but could only be used in very specific conditions. It could only be used in the vicinity of a stream. When thrown, it would enter with a single wound in a person and then burst open, unleashing 30 barbs. Gae Bolg is Irish for "notched spear", "belly-spear", or possibly "lightning spear".