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. (-5[1])Conn of the Hundred Battles receives a vision of people who will follow him in this role after stepping on (10[1])an ancient stone. The holders of this title are traditionally inaugurated at the hill of Tara. For 10 points, name this title held by the historical Brian Boru and several mythological leaders of an island country. ■END■ (10[2])