The Legend of the Origin of the Mether Mether



a 19th century engraving of dunvegan cup.


king tuathal in 2nd century a.d. had seen roman drinking vessels handles , decided introduce style ireland. king instructed smith wanted. upon completing task smith held cup handle king not grasp cup except cupping normally. smith asked add second handle overcome held cup both handles , king still left no handle take hold of cup. third handle solution smith presented vessel tuathal holding cup 2 handles, third pointing towards himself. fourth handle duly added, final solution found , mether born.








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