1) Mythological cycle 
In Irish mythology, Fragarach, known as `The Answerer` or `The Retaliator`, was the sword of Manannan mac Lir and later, Lugh Lamfada. Forged by the gods, Manannan wielded it as his weapon before passing it on to Lugh (his foster son). It was given to Cúchulainn by Lugh, and later to Conn of the Hundred Battles. It was said that no one could ...