Story about the Ly Erg and three brothers, July 1909
Scope and Contents
Story about the Ly Erg and three brothers in which Ly Erg, dressed as a soldier and with one red hand, challenged three brothers to a fight immediately after which they all died. Text has been scored through as if transcribed elsewhere.
Dates
- Creation: July 1909
Language of Materials
Gaelic,English
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Series: 39 folios ; 20.2 x 16.5 cm
Physical Location
5.07
Physical Location
folio 3v, line 13 to folio 4r, line 2
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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