Women are depicted as strong characters in Celtic mythology. "Scáthach" is a legendary Scottish Warrior woman who taught Cú Chulainn martial arts and how to fight with a Gae Bolg - a stomach sword! She is associated with the Isle of Skye and was said to live in Dunscaith Castle the ruins of which can still be seen today; Dun Scaith translated from Gaeilge means Fortress of Shadows. Many female Celtic deities were shapeshifters changing their appearance, often appearing as ravens or crows in battle
This product measures 43mm long and 20mm wide.