Satire was a favoured weapon in ancient Irish tribal societies where the satirical pen of the poet was feared even by the king and whose position was carefully protected by law.

• 在古爱尔兰部落社会里，讽刺作品是受欢迎的武器讽刺诗人的笔即使遭到国王的恐吓，依然得到法律的密切保护。