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Re: Bwahahaha! (Plus, another off-topic question for you...)
I kinda remembered that all three Brigids had the same name. Thanks for confirming! I'll check out those legends you'd mentioned.-- Nanaea
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NanaeaThe legend concerns how Macha, pregnant at the time and VERY close to her due date, was forced by the King of Ulster to a footrace against his horses. She begged everyone she could to stop the race, but no one would.She won the race, dropped in heavy labor, then, after delivering twins, set the curse upon the Sons of Ulster: "For nine generations, when the need for your strength is the greatest, you will suffer the pains of labor for four days and four nights."I believe it is one of the side stories mentioned in the Tain (but I may be mistaken). Happy hunting ;D.Phyllis (aka Sidhe Uaine or Gaia Euphoria)
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Sounds like Esther Friesner may have borrowed some elements from that legend for a scene in her novel *Harlot's Ruse*. A good book, btw, by a great fantasy writer. Plus, Esther throws the coolest parties at her place.-- Nanaea
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Ethnic name anagrams of BwahahahaHawa Habah
Wahbaa Hah
Haabha Haw
Wah Haabha
Wahba Haha
Haab Hahaw
Bawaah Hah etc etc
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Evil laughter lends itself to creativing such lovely names. :)
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