Word Portrait of Medb hErenn

A well defined word portrait is not only an asset for storytelling and illustration, it is also part of what is necessary to properly protect a fictional character from unauthorized use. When deciding whether a particular character deserves protection beyond the story itself, a court considers as one factor whether a 'literary character...has been delineated to the point at which its behavior is relatively predictable so that when placed in a new plot situation, it will react in ways that are at once distinctive and unsurprising.' To that end, the appearance and personality of Medb hErenn have been meticulously worked out and continues to evolve.

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