Crom Dubh
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Crom Dubh is a mythological and folkloric figure of Ireland, based on the god Crom Cruach, mentioned in the 12th-century dinnseanchas of Magh Slécht.
Dun Briste at Downpatrick Head is the site of the battle between St. Patrick and Crom Dubh.
Poll a' Sean Tine at Downpatrick Head
Crom Cruach
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Crom Cruach was a pagan god of pre-Christian Ireland. According to Christian writers, he was propitiated with human sacrifice and his worship was ended by Saint Patrick.
Crom Dubh
…Scottish Gaelic: ; meaning "black crooked [one]"; also Crum Dubh, Dark Crom) is a mythological and folkloric figure of Ireland, based on the god Crom Cruach, mentioned in the 12th-century dinnseanchas of Magh Slécht. According to one legend, Cainnech of Aghaboe saw a number of demons flying past and when…
Crom Cruaich and St. Patrick. Illustrated by L.D. Symington.