: The connection between dwarves & spiders comes from
: the Tain. Where the dwarves came into contact with
: spiders is not clear, however the Smiths did worship
: them, and there is the suggestion that they built the
: Tain as a dwelling for them (the spiders there are
: described as its natural inhabitants).
They probobly contacted them in the tunnles and caves of their homeland, which is in the mountans. Some old flaver texts suggest such a thing.
: Although the Smiths were undeniably useful to Connacht,
: they were just causing too much fuss (something
: Connacht can't abide), and hence they had to go. But
: _where_ did they go? That's the question!
As you mentioned in your post there is a VERY involved theory that has been put forth and has not been seriosely chanlenged for awhile. I would try to go into it but Forrest would probably be more qualifyed.
: *cheers*
: -Iron
