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The Tuatha de Danaan came to Ireland from four cities on four islands in the North; Murias, Falias, Gorias and Finias, bringing with them The Four Treasures.
From Falias was brought the Stone of Fal (Lia Fail), The Stone of Destiny which was supposedly located near the Hill of Tara in County Meath. It used to cry out beneath every king of Ireland. Said to hold Ireland above the waves.
From Gorias was brought the Spear of Destiny. It was forged for Lugh to use in his fight against Balor. No battle was ever sustained against it, or against the man who held it.
From Findias was brought the sword of Nuada, known as Fragarach. No one ever escaped from it once it was drawn from its deadly sheath, and no one could resist it.
From Murias was brought Dagda's Cup, the Cauldron of Rebirth. The cauldron was bottomless, capable of feeding an army. No company ever went away from it unsatisfied. Said to be able to heal the sick and raise the dead. Only a righteous man could use it. The Ardagh Chalice is one of the many items to be identified as the cup.
They are associated with four elements; Spear with fire, Cup with water, Sword with Air, and Stone with earth.
