The Bull, Finnbhenach
The bull, Finnbhenach, symbolizes valuable possession owned by Aillil. Finnbhenach is the most significant value that Aillil has compared to Medb when they assemble their army in Cruachan. Therefore, Finnbhenach symbolizes value and power, and dominance, which makes Aillis unique and desirable.
Queen Medb (a symbol of woman power and influence)
The author uses Queen Medb figuratively to represent a woman's power and influence. Despite being a woman, Queen Medb is depicted as an equal person to her husband, King Aillil. Queen Medb ensures that her husband has no more wealth than her, and she does everything to be on top of the game. Similarly, Queen Medb is powerful and influential because she has a loyal army to help her achieve her goals at any time.
The symbolism of wealth
Queen Medb wants to be as rich as her husband using all means. Therefore, wealth is symbolized by power and influence. Having a lot of resources makes Queen Medb an influential figure in the kingdom. Similarly, whenever Queen Medb wants to attack her enemy, she uses her powerful army, which dismantles an enemy within minutes.
The symbolism of treachery
Betrayal is symbolized by Queen Medb's deliberate actions to break the combat agreement with Fergus when she sends several soldiers to fight and capture the bull she rented from the owner. The Queen is determined to take the owner's bull by force simply because she wants to be equal to her husband in terms of wealth.
Morrigan, as a symbol of mysticism powers
Morrigan is a mystical figure who represents supernatural power. The author uses Morrigan figuratively to show how the early literature embraced legendary characters who existed among the community to play a vital role in ensuring supremacy. Morrigan joins Cu Chulainn in the war against the intruders to ensure that he won. Morrigan is among the many mystical figures in literature who build the character of heroism.
