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Evil eye

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Created For = CW

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Charm against the evil eye, 1877

 Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW108/14
Scope and Contents

Charm against the evil eye entitled 'Mòthan' beginning 'Buaini mise mòan buadhor' probably collected from Mary Stewart, age 76, Malacleit [Malaclate, Uibhist a Tuath/North Uist] also known as Màiri Bhreac, sean bhanachaig [old dairywoman]. The charm is composed of six lines. Text scored over with note saying 'Transcribed'.

Dates: 1877