Cu Chulainn

Cu Chulainn is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

Cú Chulainn is a hero and demigod in the Ulster Cycle. His birth name is Sétanta and is the son of the god Lugh and human Deichtine. His name means "Hound of Culann", a title given after he killed the smith Culann's guard dog and took its place as his protector as penance. After seeking to marry Emer, her father sends him to Scotland to be trained under the goddess Scáthach in the hope that the ordeal would lead to his demise. Scáthach teaches him the art of battle and warfare alongside Ferdiad, whom Cú Chulainn comes to form a deep friendship with, and gifts him the spear Gáe Bolg.

Design

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Gameplay

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Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei (A-Mode DDS)	Origin: Ireland The legendary fairy hero. He was a beautiful young man once, with dauntless courage. He is the son of Lugh, the god of light. He took on a dreadful form in battle and fought with a powerful spear, the Gae Bolg. He spurned Morrigan and was cursed to die by being pierced on his own spear. Afterwards, Morrigan took him to the land of the fairies, where he became a knight.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne	A legendary hero in Celtic folklore. His name means 'The Hound of Culann' and his true name is Setanta. There are many tales of his exciting adventures with his spear Gae Bolg.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster	A legendary hero in Celtic folklore. His name means "Culann's hound" and his true name is Setanta. There are many tales of his exciting adventures with his spear Gae Bolg.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey	A gallant Celtic hero, son of the sun god Lugh. He is said to have beaten an army singlehandedly. He was cursed to die for spurning the war goddess Morrighan, and was impaled on his own mighty Gae Bolg.
Shin Megami Tensei IV	A gallant Celtic hero, son of the sun god Lugh. He is said to have beaten an army singlehandedly. He was cursed to die for spurning the war goddess Morrighan, and was impaled on his own mighty Gae Bolg.
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse	A gallant Celtic hero, son of the sun god Lugh. He is said to have beaten an army singlehandedly. He was cursed to die for spurning the war goddess Morrighan, and was impaled on his own mighty Gae Bolg.
Shin Megami Tensei V	A gallant Celtic hero and son of the sun god Lugh. He is said to have beaten an army singlehandedly. He was cursed to die after spurning the war goddess Morrighan and was impaled on his own mighty spear, Gae Bolg.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance	A gallant Celtic hero and son of the sun god Lugh. He is said to have beaten a whole army singlehandedly. He was cursed to die after spurning the war goddess Morrigan and was impaled on his own mighty spear, Gae Bolg.
Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine	A demigod hero of Celtic mythology who originated in Ireland. He is the son of the sun god Lugh, of the Tuatha De Danann. His name means "hound of Chulainn." A strikingly handsome young man, Cú Chulainn was said to be dauntless and bold. When a battle begins, blood sprays from his pores, his jaw swells up to the size of his head, and his mouth splits open from ear to ear, giving him a terrifying appearance and causing his enemies to quake in fear. Cú Chulainn trained in war under the goddess Scáthach, who lives in the Land of Shadows, and earned the magic spear Gáe Bulg. Later, he broke the taboo (geis) upon him and grew weak as a result. Under a terrible curse, he finally met his demise pierced by his own spear. Some suggest that Cú Chulainn was a real historical figure, and today there exists a stone called the "Stone of Cú Chulainn," to which the hero is said to have tied himself in his dying moments.
Liberation Dx2	A gallant Celtic hero, son of the sun god Lugh. His weapon is the mighty spear Gae Bolg. His good looks could be deceiving, for in battle he is ferocious, tearing down his enemies and wiping out entire armies.
Soul Hackers (3DS)	A gallant Celtic hero who wields the mighty spear, Gae Bolg. He is the son of the sun god Lugh and Deichtine and and possessed formidable strength ever since childhood. In battle, his normally beautiful appearance turned fearsome and is said to have turned away an army on its own. He was cursed to die for spurning the war goddess Morrigan's love and was impaled on his own mighty Gae Bolg. Even then, though, he tied his body to a pillar and died without ever falling.
Soul Hackers 2	A gallant Celtic hero and son of the sun god Lugh. He is said to have beaten an army singlehandedly, his normally beautiful appearance shifting into one so fearsome, the enemy fled in terror. He war cursed to die after spurning the war goddess Morrighan's advances and was impaled on his own mighty spear, Gae Bolg. It is also said that, in his final moments, he tied himself to a pillar so that he might die on his own two feet.
Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon	A gallant Celtic hero, son of the sun god Lugh. He is said to have beaten an army singlehandedly. He was cursed to die after spurning the war goddess Morrighan, and was impaled on his own mighty Gae Bolg.
Persona 2: Innocent Sin	Hero of Celtic lore whose battle rage gives him monstrous power.
Persona 3	A legendary hero in Celtic folklore. His name means 'The Hound of Culann' and his true name is Setanta. There are many tales of his exciting adventures with his spear Gae Bolg.
Persona 3 Portable	A legendary hero in Celtic folklore. His name means 'The Hound of Culann' and his true name is Setanta. There are many tales of his exciting adventures with his spear Gae Bolg.
Persona 3 Reload	A hero in Celtic folklore. He was called Setanta until he earned the name "Culann's Hound." There are many tales of his adventures. He received his spear, Gae Bolg, from his mentor, Scathach.
Persona 4	A legendary hero in Celtic folklore. His name means "The Hound of Culann" and his true name is Setanta. There are many tales of his exciting adventures with his spear Gae Bolg.
Persona 5	A hero in Celtic folklore. He was called Setanta until he earned the name, "Culann's Hound." There are many tales of his adventures. He received his spear, Gae Bolg, from his mentor, Scathach.
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth	A legendary hero in Celtic folklore, his name means "The Hound of Culann", and his true name is Setanta. There are many tales of his exciting adventures with his spear Gae Bolg.
Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth	A legendary hero in Celtic folklore, his name means "The Hound of Culann," and his true name is Setanta. There are many tales of his exciting adventures with his spear Gae Bolg.
Persona 5 Strikers	A hero in Celtic folklore. He was called Setanta until he earned the name, "Culann's Hound." There are many tales of his adventures. He received his spear, Gae Bolg, from his mentor, Scathach.
Devil Children White Book	ゲイボルグという　ヤリをもつ　キシのデビル　やくそくは　ぜったいに　やぶらない Translation: A knightly devil who wields the spear known as Gae Bolg. He would never break a promise.
Devil Children Light Book and Dark Book	An honorable and trustworthy demon-knight armed with his mighty lance, "Gaiborg".
Devil Children Fire Book and Ice Book	ゲイボルグという　ヤリを　持つ　きしの　デビル　まじめな性格で　約束は　絶対に　やぶらない Translation: A knightly devil who wields the spear known as Gae Bolg. He is serious-natured and would never break a promise.
Devil Survivor: Overclocked	A gallant Celtic hero who wields the mighty spear, Gae Bolg. He is the son of the sun god Lugh and Deichtine and had mighty strength ever since childhood. In battle, his normally beautiful appearance turned fearsome and is said to have singlehandedly turned away an army. He was cursed to die for spurning the war goddess Morrigan's love and was impaled on his own mighty Gae Bolg. Even then, though, he tied his body to a pillar and died without ever falling.
Devil Survivor 2	A gallant Celtic hero who wields the mighty spear, Gae Bolg. He is the son of the sun god Lugh and Deichtine and had mighty strength ever since childhood. In battle, his normally beautiful appearance turned fearsome and is said to have singlehandedly turned away an army. He was cursed to die for spurning the war goddess Morrigan's love and was impaled on his own mighty Gae Bolg. Even then, though, he tied his body to a pillar and died without ever falling.

Game Appearances

Shin Megami Tensei IV

A Cu Chulainn appears in the Challenge Quest "Cu Chulainn's Training".

Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner

Following Rahu's defeat, the party can return to Coordinate 136 to find a large locked chest in the entrance, which the Pyro Jack of the HipHop Brothers wants to open. A Cu Chulainn will appear in 5F holding the Gold Key, who will drop it when killed, though the key does not open the chest.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language	Name	Meaning
English	Cu Chulainn
	FurinJack Bros.
	LanceRevelations: Persona
	KarfuDemiKids Light Version and Dark Version
Japanese	クーフーリンDigital Devil Story: Megami Tensei II Last Bible Special Megami Ibunroku Persona Jack Bros. Kūfūrin	Cú Chulainn
	クーフー・リンShin Megami Tensei Shin Megami Tensei II Kūfū Rin	Cú Chulainn
	クー・フーリンGiten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Revelation Kū Fūrin	Cú Chulainn
	魔槍操る猛将Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Masō Ayatsuru Mōshō	Brave Warrior Who Wields a Magic Spear
Simplified Chinese	库夫林 Kù Fūlín	Cú Chulainn
Simplified Chinese	挥舞魔枪的猛将Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Huīwǔ Móqiāng de Měngjiàng	Brave Warrior Who Wields a Magic Spear
Traditional Chinese	庫夫林 Kù Fūlín	Cú Chulainn
Traditional Chinese	揮舞魔槍的猛將Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Huīwǔ Móqiāng de Měngjiàng	Brave Warrior Who Wields a Magic Spear
French	Cú Chulainn
	CúchulainnSoul Hackers 2
	Général lancierPersona 5 Royal (Shadow)	Lancer General
German	Cú Chulainn
German	Speerschwingender GeneralPersona 5 Royal (Shadow)	Spear-Brandishing General
Italian	Cu Chulainn
Italian	Generale lancierePersona 5 Royal (Shadow)	Lancer General
Korean	쿠 훌린 Ku Hullin	Cú Chulainn
Korean	마창魔槍 쓰는 맹장猛將Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Machang Sseuneun Maengjang	Brave General who Uses a Magic Spear
Polish	Cu Chulainn
Brazilian Portuguese	Cúchulainn	Cú Chulainn
Russian	Кухулин Kukhulin	Cú Chulainn
Spanish	Cú Chulainn
Spanish	General con lanzaPersona 5 Royal (Shadow)	General with a Spear
Turkish	Cu Chulainn