Charm entitled 'Eolas a Bhun Deirg', 1885
Scope and Contents
Charm entitled 'Eolas a Bhun Deirg' [Incantation of the Red Water] beginning 'An ainm an Athar a Mhic agus an Spioraid Naoimh - Muir mor a so (naming the cow and the colour thereof)' and description of how the [dairy woman] takes the churn from the affected cow to the river and throws the contents in, makes a tube with her hand and blows through it reciting the charm.
Dates
- Creation: 1885
Language of Materials
Gaelic,English
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Series: 41 folios ; 18 x 23 cm
Physical Location
5.07
Physical Location
folio 35r, line 11 to folio 35r, line 23
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
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