A legendary warrior and hero from Irish mythology, famous for his single combat with the hero Cú Chulainn in the Ulster Cycle tales.
From Old Irish Fer Diad, meaning 'man Diad' or 'Diad's man.' The name appears in medieval Irish manuscripts recording ancient Celtic mythology and heroic tales.
Ferdiad's fight with Cú Chulainn is one of literature's greatest combat narratives—they literally fought for days in the River Ardain, making it the original epic duel.
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