Lughaidh Sriabh-n Dearg mac Findemna, Rí na h'Éireann - Bres, Nár and Lothar

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In my research for the father of, Lugaidh Sriabh MacBrias Na H'Eireann; I keep running across Bres, Nar, and Lothar. I have found these 3 names to be brothers (triplets) sons, who according to research were never married and died young. Whether they had offspring or not, how are they all listed as THE father of Lughaidh Sriabh-n Dearg mac Findemna, Rí na h'Éireann?
Any one have an answer.
cunfussed gggson.

Interesting stuff here, I am as confused as you are

Best thing to do as a preliminary survey is get a copy of John O'Hart's Irish Pedigrees. Not an authoritative source, but knowing what he says would tell you where to focus next.

PS. My guess is that there is probably an Irish legend that says he had three fathers. There is a legend like that about someone; I just don't know whether it was Lughaidh.

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Conception

He was conceived of incest. The night before the three findemna, Bres, Nár and Lothar, made war for the High Kingship against their father in the Battle of Druimm Criaich, their sister Clothru, concerned that her brothers could die without heirs, seduced all three of them, and a son, Lugaid, was conceived.[1] His epithet came from two red stripes around his neck and waist, dividing him into three: above the neck he resembled Nár; from the neck to the waist he resembled Bres; and from the waist down he resembled Lothar.[2] Incest features further in Lugaid's story: he slept with Clothru himself, conceiving Crimthann Nia Náir.[3]

Question answered. Thanks!

Wow and History id Boring??????

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