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Devil

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

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Story about a footmarked rock on the Isle of Barra, 24 September 1872

 Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW90/110
Scope and Contents

Story about a footmarked rock on the Isle of Barra [Barraigh] which says that it was creating from a leaping competition between Mac De [Jesus Christ] and the Donas [Devil]. Mac De won and hence the well near where his footmark landed is called 'Tobar na Buai[dh]'. Donas' footmark is described as 'splayed & ugly' while Mac De's is 'shapely & attractive'.

Dates: 24 September 1872