The Misthrow at Belach Eoin Summary

Several men of Ulster attempt to gather together and discuss a fighting strategy. They grow so angry with one another that they throw spears and kill each other. The men of Ireland watch this and comment that they are so eager to kill their relatives that they do not stop to think that they are all on the same side.

The Misthrow at Belach Eoin Analysis

Cuchulain really does seem to be surrounded by incompetent people. Whenever anyone attempts to help him, they wind up dead or making foolish mistakes or both. Cry as he might for help, he seems to be in this battle alone.