Queen Maeve, the fierce Warrior Queen

The daughter of the High King of Ireland, Queen Maeve is renowned as a warrior queen of great strength, resilience, and ruthlessness. With a name said to mean “intoxicating,” she wielded enormous power and sway during her reign.

Known for her “pillow talk” with her husband Aillil, they argued about who held the most wealth. After listing out everything they each owned, it seemed they were equal…except for a single large bull which Aillil possessed. Competitive to the core, Maeve was determined not to be beaten, leading to the infamous Cattle Raid of Cooley.

Find out the consequences of the pillow talk, the outcome of the Cattle Raid of Cooley, and the location of Maeve’s glorious final resting place (hint: it’s pictured) in our blog.