Charm entitled 'Eolas Beum Sula' [actually 'Mallachd'], c1870
Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW7/49
Scope and Contents
Charm entitled 'Eolas Beum Sula' [Exorcism of the Eye] but the text corresponds with 'Mallachd' or 'A Malediction' as found in Carmina Gadelica, vol. II. The charm begins 'Thainig di[th]ist a mach a dorust na cathrach neomh' and a note states that Colum Cille [St Columba] was able to heal men and animals.
Dates
- Creation: c1870
Language of Materials
Gaelic
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Series: 39 folios ; 26.3 x 22.1 cm
Physical Location
5.07
Physical Location
folio 38v, line 7 to folio 38v, line 17
Bibliography
Carmichael, Alexander, Carmina Gadelica, vol. II (Edinburgh, 1900), pp 60-61.
Subject
Creator
- From the Fonds: Carmichael, Alexander, 1832-1912 (Excise officer | folklorist and antiquarian | Edinburgh | Scotland) (Person)
- From the Fonds: Watson, William John, 1865-1948 (Professor of Celtic) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk