The predicted “triple death” by “iron, water, and fire” of a person with this role comes to pass when a burning roof beam falls on the vat of ale he is hiding in. Saint Ronan legendarily cursed one person with this role to go mad and wander the earth as a man-bird hybrid right before a battle. A sea god lures one person with this role to an Otherworld using a “shining branch with nine red apples.” An epic cycle named for this role is part of a group of four also including the (*) Fianna and Ulster cycles. Conn of the Hundred Battles receives a vision of people who will follow him in this role after stepping on an ancient stone. (10[1])The holders of this title are traditionally inaugurated at the hill (10[1])of Tara. For 10 points, name this title held by the historical Brian Boru and several mythological leaders of an island country. ■END■