
What was the primary function of the Lia Fáil (Stone of Destiny) in medieval Irish tradition at the Hill of Tara?
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Options:
- A coronation stone said to cry out under the rightful High King
- A boundary marker between provinces
- A stone used for human sacrifice rituals
- A Bronze Age astronomical altar
Correct answer: A coronation stone said to cry out under the rightful High King
Explanation: The Lia Fáil at Tara was reputed to cry out under the rightful High King and served as a coronation stone; it is described in medieval sources such as the Lebor Gabála Érenn (compiled c. 11th–12th centuries).
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