Johnston, ElvaElvaJohnston2017-04-242017-04-242001CSANA Yearbookhttp://hdl.handle.net/10197/8443This paper examines the early Middle Irish tale Siaburcharpat Con Culaind in which St Patrick is helped in his missionary efforts by the phantom of the dead pagan hero Cú Chulainn. It analyses the role of saint and hero, considering their importance as representatives of ecclesiastical and secular communities.enEarly medievalElite groupsMediation of knowledgePatrick, Saint, 373?-463?Journal Article11091252016-11-16https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ie/