Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 139. Love Charm : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 40 p. 41 EOLAS GRADHAIDH [139] LOVE CHARM p. 40 p. 41 EOLAS gradhaidh dut, Uisge thraghadh thromh shop, Blaths an fhir [te] thig riut, Le ghradh a tharsainn ort. Eirich moch Di-domhnaich, Gu lic chomhnard chladaich Beir le...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 188. Columba, Peter : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 136 p. 137 CALUM-CILLE, PEADAIL, AGUS POL [188] COLUMBA, PETER, AND PAUL p. 136 p. 137 LA domh 's mi dol dh' an Roimh, Thachair orm Calum-cille, Peadail, agus Pol, Is e comhradh a bh' aca 's a thachair bhi 'n am beul, Laoigh...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 132. Charm For Spr : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 20 p. 21 EOLAS AN T-SNIAMH [132] CHARM FOR SPRAIN p. 20 p. 21 CHAIDH Criosd a mach Maduinn moch, Fhuair e cas nan each 'Nan spruilleach bog; Chuir e smior ri smior, Chuir e smuais ri smuais, Chuir e cnaimh ri cnaimh, Chuir e...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 137. Sain. Sian : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 36 p. 37 SIAN [137] SAIN p. 36 p. 37 SIAN a chuir Moir air a Mac, Sian romh mharbhadh, sian romh lot, Sian eadar cioch agus glun, Sian eadar glun agus lorc, Sian nan tri sian, Sian nan coig sian, Sian nan seachd sian, Eadar barr...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 191. Charm : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], ' p. 144 p. 145 EOLAS A CHRANNACHAIN [191] CHARM OF THE CHURN p. 144 p. 145 THIG na saor, thig; Thig na daor, thig; Thig na caor, thig; Thig na maor, thig; Thig na faor, thig; Thig na baor, thig; Thig na gaor, thig; Thig na caoch...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 136. St Bride's Charm : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 34 p. 35 SIAN BRIDE [136] ST BRIDE'S CHARM p. 34 p. 35 SIAN a chuir Bride nam buadh, M'a mise, m'a cire, m'a buar, M'a capuill, m'a cathmhil, m'a cual, Moch is anamach dol dachaidh is uaith. Gan cumail bho chreagan, bho chleite...
V. Measgain. Miscellaneous. 213. Queen : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 208 p. 209 RIGHINN NAM BUADH [213] QUEEN OF GRACE p. 208 p. 209 IS min a has, Is fin a cas, Is caomh a cruth, Is caoin a guth, Is binn a cainn, Is grinn a meinn, Is blath sealladh a sul, Is tlath meaghail a gnuis, 'S a brollach...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 125. Charm For Swollen : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 8 p. 9 EOLAS AT CIOCH [125] CHARM FOR SWOLLEN BREAST p. 8 p. 9 EOLAS a rinn Gille-Caluim A dh' aona bho na caillich, Air ruaidh, air chruaidh, air chradh, Air at, air pat, air mam, Air dhair, air chairr, air bhleoghan, Air tri...
V. Measgain. Miscellaneous. 200. Mother's : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 170 p. 171 COISTRIG MATHAR [200] MOTHER'S CONSECRATION THE following lines are whispered by mothers into the ears of sons and daughters when leaving their homes in the Outer Isles for the towns of the south and for foreign lands...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 135. The Charm : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 32 p. 33 SIAN A BHEATHA BHUAN [135] THE CHARM OF THE LASTING LIFE p. 32 p. 33 CUIRIM sian a bheatha bhuan, Mu 'r crodh luath, leathann, lan, An creagan air an laigh an spreidh, Gun eirich iad beo slan. A nuas le buaidh 's le...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 147. A Maledicti : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 60 p. 61 MALLACHD [147] A MALEDICTION p. 60 p. 61 THAINIG dithis a mach A Cathrach Neobh, Fear agus bean, A dheanadh nan isnean. Mallaich dha na beana bur-shuileach, Mallaich dha na feara fur-shuileach, Mallaich dha na ceithir...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 194. Augury Of Mary : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 158 p. 159 FRITH MHOIRE [194] AUGURY OF MARY THE 'frith,' augury, was a species of divination enabling the 'frithir,' augurer, to see into the unseen. This divination was made to ascertain the position and condition of the absent...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 151. Spell : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 66 p. 67 OBA RI SUL [151] SPELL OF THE EYE p. 66 p. 67 OBA mho-ghil, A chuir Moir Oighe, Chon ighinn Dorail, Nan or-bhi cuach, A nall air mor-thir, A nall air oir-thir, A nall air log-thir, A nall air cuan, Chon casga sula, Ch...
V. Measgain. Miscellaneous. 195. The First : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 162 p. 163 CIAD MIARAIL CHRIOSD [195] THE FIRST MIRACLE OF CHRIST THIS poem was obtained in 1891 from Malcolm Macmillan, crofter, Grimnis, Benbecula. Macmillan was then an old man. He heard this and many other poems when a boy...
V. Measgain. Miscellaneous. 203. Omens. Manaidh : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 178 p. 179 MANAIDH [203] OMENS THE people believed in omens of birds and beasts, fishes and insects, and of men and women. These omens were innumerable, and a few only can be mentioned. The fisher would deem it a bad omen to meet...
V. Measgain. Miscellaneous. 208. Poem : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 188 DUAN NAN DAOL [208] THERE are many curious legends and beliefs current in the Isles about the 'cearr-dubhan,' or sacred beetle. When his enemies were in search of Christ to put Him to death, they met the sacred beetle...
V. Measgain. Miscellaneous. 211. Lullaby. Taladh : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 194 p. 195 TALADH [211] LULLABY THE swan is a favourite bird and of good omen. To hear it in the morning fasting--especially on a Tuesday morning--is much to be desired. To see seven, or a multiple of seven, swans on the wing...
V. Measgain. Miscellaneous. 212. The Melodious : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 202 p. 203 BAN-TIGHEARNA BHINN [212] THE MELODIOUS LADY-LORD THERE were many religious houses throughout the Isles. Two of these were in Benbecula--one at 'Baile-mhanaich,' Monk's-town, and one at 'Baile-nan-cailleach,' Nuns'-town...
V. Measgain. Miscellaneous. 215. The Kertch : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 212 AM BREID [215] 'AM BREID,' the kertch or coif, was a square of linen formed into a cap and donned by a woman on the morning after her marriage. It was the sign of wifehood as the 'stiom,' snood, was the emblem of maidenhood...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 171. The Shamrock : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 108 p. 109 SEAMARAG NAM BUADH [171] THE SHAMROCK OF POWER p. 108 p. 109 A SHEAMARAG nan duilleag, A sheamarag nam buadh, A sheamarag nan duilleag, Bha aig Muire fo bhruaich, A sheamarag mo ghraidh, Is ailinde snuadh, B' e mo...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 164. The Yarrow : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 94 p. 95 AN EARR-THALMHAINN [164] THE YARROW p. 94 p. 95 BUAINIDH mi an earr reidh, Gum bu treuinide mo bhas, Gum bu bhlathaide mo bheuil, Gum bu ceumaide mo chas; Gum bu h-eilean mi air muir, Gum bu carraig mi air tir, Leonar...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 138. Love Charm : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 38 p. 39 EOLAS GRADHAICH [138] LOVE CHARM THE people quote many proverbs relating to love and to love charms. 'Is leth-aoin an caothach agus an gaol,'--Twins are lunacy and love. 'Is ionann an galar gaoil agus an galar caothaich...
V. Measgain. Miscellaneous. 204. Early Easter : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 180 p. 181 MOCH LA LUAN CASG [204] EARLY EASTER MONDAY p. 180 p. 181 MOCH La Luan Casg, Chunna mi air sal Lach is eala bhan A snamh le cheile. Chuala mi Di-mart Eunarag nan trath, Meannanaich 's an ard 'S ag eigheach. Di-ciad...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 155. The 'fionn Faoilidh' : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 74 p. 75 AM FIONN-FAOILIDH [155] THE 'FIONN-FAOILIDH' p. 74 p. 75 CUIREAM fionn-faoilidh umam, A thraoghadh feirge falamh, A chumail rium mo chliu, Fad 's a bhios mi biu air talamh. O Mhicheil! glac mo lamh, Liobh rium cairdeas De...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 156. Envy Spell. Eolas Tnu : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 74 p. 75 EOLAS TNU [156] ENVY SPELL THESE lines were obtained in Tiree from a woman known as 'Nic 'aldomhnuich, the daughter of Maoldomhnuich, rendered 'Ludovic.' This woman had known many such runes, but was forgetting them...
V. Measgain. Miscellaneous. 201. He Who W : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 172 p. 173 AM FEAR A CHEUSADH [201] HE WHO WAS CRUCIFIED THE two following poems were got in Kintail. They are obscure in themselves, and the dialect of Kintail in which they were recited p. 173 increases their obscurity...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 145. Charm : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 56 p. 57 EOIR BEUM SULA [145] CHARM FOR THE EVIL EYE p. 56 p. 57 GE be co rinn duit an t-suil, Gun curn i air fein, Gun curn i air a thur, Gun curn i air a spreidh, Air a chaillich mhungaich, Air a chaillaich mhiongaich, Air...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 153. Spell : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 70 p. 71 EOLAS A CHRONACHAIDH [153] SPELL OF THE COUNTERACTING p. 70 p. 71 BUAINIDH mi a chathair aigh A bhuain Criosd le leth-laimh. Thainig Ard Righ nan aingeal Le ghradh 's le fhath os mo chionn. Thainig Iosa Criosda steach Le...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 169. The Aspen : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 104 p. 105 AN CRITHIONN [169] THE ASPEN THE people of Uist say 'gu bheil an crithionn crion air a chroiseadh tri turais'--that the hateful aspen is banned three times. The aspen is banned the first time because it haughtily held...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 184. The Spell : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 128 p. 129 SIAN SIONNAICH [184] THE SPELL OF THE FOX THE fox was the plague of the people of the Highlands, killing their sheep as the wolf killed their cattle, and as the foumart killed their fowls. From the wildness of the l...
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Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 166. St Columba's : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 98 p. 99 ACHLASAN CHALUIM-CHILLE [166] ST COLUMBA'S PLANT p. 98 p. 99 BUAINIDH mi mo choinneachan, Mar choinneamh ri mo naomh, Chasga fuath nam fear foille, Agus boile nam ban baoth. Buainidh mi m' achlasan, Mar achainidh ri m'...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 165. Saint John's : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 96 p. 97 ACHLASAN CHALUIM-CHILLE [165] SAINT JOHN'S WORT SAINT JOHN'S wort is known by various names, all significant of the position of the plant in the minds of the people:--'achlasan Chaluim-chille,' armpit package of Columba;...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 159. The Charm : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 84 p. 85 EOLAS AN TORRANAIN THE CHARM OF THE FIGWORT p. 84 p. 85 BUAINIDH mi an torranan, Le toradh mara 's tir, Lus nan agh 's nan sonas e, Lus a bhainne mhi. Mar a dh' orduich Righ nan righ, Brigh a chur an cich 's an carr, 'S...
V. Measgain. Miscellaneous. 216. Fragment : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 216 p. 217 FUIGHEAL [216] FRAGMENT p. 216 p. 217 MAR a bha, Mar a tha, Mar a bhitheas Gu brath, A Thrithinn Nan gras! Ri traghadh, 'S ri lionadh! A Thrithinn Nan gras! Ri traghadh, 'S ri lionadh! As it was, As it is, As it shall...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 160. The Figwort : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 86 p. 87 AN TORRANAN [160] THE FIGWORT p. 86 p. 87 BUAINIDH mi an torranan, Le toradh mara 's tir, Ri lionadh gun traghadh, Le d' laimh, a Mhoire mhin. Calum caomh da m' sheoladh, Odhran naomh da m' dhion, 'S Bride nam b...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 170. Shamrock : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 106 p. 107 SEAMARAG NAM BUADH [170] SHAMROCK OF LUCK SOME of the people say that the four-leaved shamrock is the shamrock of luck. Others maintain that the shamrock of luck is the five-leaved shamrock. This is a very rare plant...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 122. Charm For Rose : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 2 p. 3 EOLAS NA RUAIDH [122] CHARM FOR ROSE WHEN this charm is applied, the point of a knife or a needle, or the tongue of a brooch or of some other sharp instrument, is pointed threateningly at the part affected. The part is then...
Notes. M : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], M "Machair", level land; from 'magh,' a plain, and 'tir,' land. Long reaches of sandy plains fringe the Atlantic side of the Outer Isles. These are called 'machairs.' Even the more elevated parts of these long reaches are only a few...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 141. Exorcism : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 44 p. 45 EOLAS A BHEUM SHULA [141] EXORCISM OF THE EYE p. 44 p. 45 SALTRAIM air an t-suil, Mar a shaltrais lach air luin, Mar a shaltrais eal air burn, Mar a shaltrais each air uir, Mar a shaltrais earc air iuc, Mar a shaltrais...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 186. The Ditch : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 132 p. 133 FEITH MHOIRE [186] THE DITCH OF MARY FLAT moorland is generally intersected with innumerable veins, channels, and ditches. Sometimes these are serious obstacles to cattle, more especially to cows, which are accurate...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 174. The 'mothan' : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 114 p. 115 AM MOTHAN [174] THE 'MOTHAN' p. 114 p. 115 BUAINIDH mis am mothan suairce, An luibh is luachmhoire 's an tom, Dulagan nan seachd sagart, 'S an agallaich a ta n' an com. * * * * * * * * Gur liom an ciall 's an codhail...
Notes. S : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], S "Saighead-sith", fairy arrow. This is the name given by the people to the flint arrow-heads so much prized by antiquaries. Some of these are very small and well fashioned. They are said to have been thrown by fairies at the sons...
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Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 178. The Catkin Wool : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 118 p. 119 A CHLOIMH CHAT [178] THE CATKIN WOOL p. 118 p. 119 BUAINIDH mi a chloimh chat, Mar a bhuain Mathair Chriosda tromh glac, Air bhuaidh, air bhuar, air bhleoghann, Air chual, 's air thoradh na tana, Gun chall uan, gun...
Notes. I : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 310 I "Ichd", "chd", "c", a frame put under a bee-hive. "Iodh", corn, food. 'Iodh' is obsolete as a simple term, but current in compounds, as 'iodhlann,' corn enclosure, stackyard, from 'iodh,' corn, and 'lann,' an enclosure;...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 148. Spell : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 60 p. 61 EOLAS A BHEIM SHUIL [148] SPELL OF THE EVIL EYE THE following fragment was copied from an old manuscript and sent to me by p. 61 the Rev. Angus Macdonald, Killearnan, Black Isle. The reciter's name is given as 'Ann...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 150. Spell : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 64 p. 65 OBA RI SHUL [150] SPELL OF THE EYE p. 64 p. 65 CUIRIM an oba seo ri m' shuil, Mar a dh' orduich Righ nan dul, Oba Pheadail, oba Phoil, Oba Sheumais, oba Eoin, Oba Chaluim-chille chaoimh, Oba Phadra sar gach naoimh, Ob...
V. Measgain. Miscellaneous. 205. Omen : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 182 p. 183 MANADH NAN EALA [205] OMEN OF THE SWANS p. 182 p. 183 CHUALA mi guth binn nan eala, Ann an dealachadh nan trath, Glugalaich air sgiathaibh siubhlach, Cur nan cura dhiubh gu h-ard. Ghrad sheas mi, cha d' rinn mi gluasad...
V. Measgain. Miscellaneous. 214. Killmoluag : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 210 p. 211 CILL-MOLUAG [214] KILLMOLUAG A curious ceremony was current in the Island of Lismore. When several boys gathered together, two p. 211 boys seized a third by the head and heels, and swaying him from side to side sang...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 154. The Counting : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 72 p. 73 CUNNTAS AN T-SLEAMHNAIN [154] THE COUNTING OF THE STYE THE exorcism of the stye is variously called 'Cunntas an t-Sleamhnain'--Counting of the Stye, 'Bolas an t-Sleamhnain'--Exorcism of the Stye, and 'Eoir...
A : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 214 p. 215 AM BREID [215] THE KERTCH p. 214 p. 215 MILE failte dhut fo d' bhreid, Ri do re gu robh thu slan, Luth is laithean dhut le sith, Do pharas le do ni bhi fas. An tus do chomh-ruith is tu og, An tus do lo iarr Ti nan dul...
Notes. A : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 220 p. 221 NOTES A "Abhr", "abhra", fat, rich, oily; 'cloimh abhrais,' oiled wool, wool prepared for spinning; 'abhrta, abhrtach, abhrtadh,' a feast, festival, rich entertainment. "Abhr", "aur", prayer (?). A place at the, base...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 183. The Strangles : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 126 p. 127 AN STRINGLEIN [183] THE STRANGLES p. 126 p. 127 'EACH 's an stringlein,' Orsa Calum-cille. 'Tillidh mis e,' Thubhairt Criosd. 'Moch Di-domhnaich?' Orsa Calum-cille. 'Romh eirigh ghreine,' Thubhairt Criosd. 'Tri...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 192. The Charm Sent : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 152 p. 153 AN EOIR A CHUIR MOIRE [192] THE CHARM SENT OF MARY p. 152 p. 153 EOIR a chuir Moir Oighe, Dh' an chaillich bha chomhnuidh Air orrlain a ghlinne, Air fireacha fuara-- Air orrlain a ghlinne, Air fireacha fuara. Chuir i...
Next. 159. The Charm Of The Figwort. Eol : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 78 EOLAS AN TORRANAIN [159] THE figwort is known as 'farach dubh, farach donn, farum, forum, fothlus, fotlus, lus nan cnapan, lus nan clugan, clugan, cluganach, lus an torranain, torranach,' and 'torranan.' The names are...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 161. The Charm : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 90 p. 91 EOLAS AN TORRANAIN [161] THE CHARM OF THE FIGWORT p. 90 p. 91 BUAINIDH mi an torranan, Le mile beannachd, le mile buaidh, Bride bhith dha chonall dhomh, Moire mhin dha thoradh dhomh, Moire mhor, Mathair chobhair...
Notes. E : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 276 E "Eala", "eal", "ai", swan. 'Eala bhan,' fair swan; 'eala-gheal,' white swan; 'eala ghlas,' grey swan; 'eala-dhonn,' brown swan, cygnet. There is no bird of passage so welcome in the Western Isles as the swan. Its size, its...
Notes. O : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], O "b", "ba", "bi", spell, charm, incantation; gen. 'oib, oibe'; pl. 'obagan, oibeagan '; dim. 'obag, oibeag.' Also 'ub, uba'; gen. 'uib, uibe'; pl. 'uibe, ubagan, uibeagan'; dim. 'ubag, uibeag. Oban,' pl. 'obanan,' wizard, also...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 187. The Hind. An Eilid : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 136 p. 137 AN EILID [187] THE HIND p. 136 p. 137 BHA Peadail is Pol a dol seachad, Is eilid 's an ro a cur laoigh; 'Tha eilid a breith,' osa Peadail; 'Chi mi gu bheil,' osa Pol. 'Mar a thuiteas a duille bho 'n chraoibh, Gun ann...
Notes. U : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], U "Udail", oscillate, oscillation; 'udalan' a swivel. "Uilm", "uilim", coffer, treasury, offertory, a bag for alms; akin to 'ulaidh,' treasure? "Uinicinn", lamb-skin; from 'uan,' lamb, 'cionn,' skin. p. 373 "Uraisg", a monster...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 172. The 'mothan' : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 110 p. 111 AM MOTHAN [172] THE 'MOTHAN' THE 'mothan' (bog-violet?) is one of the most prized plants in the occult science of the people. It is used in promoting and conserving the happiness of the people, in securing love...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 180. Incantati : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 120 p. 121 EOLAS A BHUN DEIRG [180] INCANTATION OF THE RED WATER IN making the incantation of the red water, the exorcist forms her two palms into a basin. She places this basin under the urine of the cow or other animal affected...
V. Measgain. Miscellaneous. 198. God : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 168 p. 169 DIA NA GILE, DIA NA GREINE [198] GOD OF THE MOON, GOD OF THE SUN p. 168 p. 169 DIA na gile, Dia na greine, Dh' orduich dhuinne Mac na meine. Muire min gheal air a glun, Criosda nigh nan dul 'n a h-uchd. Is mise...
Notes. C : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], C "Cailleach", a woman, a single woman, an old woman, a carlin, a woman without offspring, a nun; the counterpart of 'bodach,' carle; also a supernatural of malign influence dwelling in dark caves, woods, and corries; a period...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 167. St Columba's : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 100 p. 101 ACHLASAN CHALUIM-CHILLE [167] ST COLUMBA'S PLANT p. 100 p. 101 ACHLASAIN Chaluim-chille, Gun sireadh, gun iarraidh, Achlasain Chaluim-chille, Fo m' righe gu siorruidh! Air shealbh dhaona, Air shealbh mhaona, Air shealbh...
V. Measgain. Miscellaneous. 202. That Cock : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 176 p. 177 AN COILEACH SIN [202] THAT COCK p. 176 p. 177 SIN 'd uair labhair a bhean bhorb-- 'Is iad na coirb a rinn mo chreach, Cuir am breugaire sios fo lorg, 'S bidh do bheatha nios dha m' theach. An coileach sin agad 's...
V. Measgain. Miscellaneous. 206. Omens. Manaidh : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 184 p. 185 MANAIDH [206] OMENS p. 184 p. 185 CHUALA mi chuthag 's gun bhiadh am bhroinn, Chuala mi am fearan am barr a chroinn, Chuala mi 'n suaircean shuas anns a choill, 'S chuala mi nualla cumhachag na h-oidhche. Chunna mi 'n...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 140. Thwarting : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 42 p. 43 CRONACHDUINN SUIL [140] THWARTING THE EVIL EYE THE results of the evil eye appear in yawning and vomiting and in a general disturbance of the system. The countenance assumes an appearance grim, gruesome...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 126. Toothache Charm : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 10 p. 11 EOLAS AN DEIDIDH [126] TOOTHACHE CHARM THE teeth of ancient human skeletons found in stone coffins and other enclosures, and without enclosures, are usually good and complete. This is in marked contrast to the teeth...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 142. Counteracting : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 48 p. 49 CRONACHDAIN SUIL [142] COUNTERACTING THE EVIL EYE p. 48 p. 49 CHURNAICH suil thu, Thurmaich bial thu, Runaich cridh thu, Smunaich miann thu. Ceathrar a rinn du-sa trasd, Fear agus bean, Mac agus murn; Triuir cuiream riu...
V. Measgain. Miscellaneous. 209. Poem : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 192 p. 193 DUAN NAN DAOL [209] POEM OF THE BEETLES p. 192 p. 193 D UAIR bha Criosda fo choill, Agus naimhdean air a dheigh, Is e thuirt faochaire na foill, Ris an daol 's an dealan-de-- 'Am facas seach an diugh no 'n raoir, Mac mo...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 133. Fath Fith : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 22 FTH-FTH [133] 'FTH-FTH' and 'fth-fth' are interchangeable terms and indiscriminately used. They are applied to the occult power which rendered a person invisible to mortal eyes and which transformed one object into another. Men...
Notes. Header : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 218 p. 219 NOTES ETC.
Notes. G : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], G "Gis", "ges", wisdom. "Gis", spear, lance, spear-haft, flag-staff; 'gaise na brataich,' staff of the banner. "Gis", plenty, abundance, food; probably 'geils,' milk, milk produce, gestation. p. 298 "Gainisg"--diminutives...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 182. The Gravel Charm : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 124 p. 125 EOLAS A GHALAR FHUAIL [182] THE GRAVEL CHARM p. 124 p. 125 EOLAS ta agam air a ghalar fhuail, Air a ghalar a ta buan; Eolas ta agam air a ghalar dhearg, Air a ghalar a ta garg. Mar a ruitheas abhuinn fhuar, Mar...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 129. Charm For Bursting : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 16 p. 17 EOLAS SGOCHA FEITH [129] CHARM FOR BURSTING VEIN p. 16 p. 17 PAIDIR Moire a h-aon, Paidir Moire a dha, Paidir Moire a tri, Paidir Moire a ceithir, Paidir Moire a coig, Paidir Moire a sia, Paidir Moire a seachd, Seachd...
Next. 191. Charm Of The Churn. Eolas A Chrannach : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 142 EOLAS A CHRANNACHAIN [191] EOLAS A CHRANNACHAIN AN evil eye or an evil spirit is powerless across water, especially across a running stream or a tidal water. 'Sir Eoghan Dubh Lochiall'--Black Sir Ewen Cameron of Lochiel, w...
Farewell. Soiridh : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 382 p. 383 SOIRIDH A BHEAN-SHITH AGUS AN SEALGAIR Soiridh slan a shealgair dhuinn, soiridh slan gu bratha leat an taobh a tha ann a shruth nam beann agus an taobh tha thall an abhuinn, an la a chi agus nach faic, an la shealgas tu...
Notes. P : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 343 P "Peadair", Peter. 'La Pheadair,' the Feast Day of Peter, the 29th June. This is a great day among fishermen. Even if there be a storm the fishermen put out to sea, believing that the fisherman-apostle will aid them...
V. Measgain. Miscellaneous. 210. Poem : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 192 p. 193 DUAN AN DAOIL [210] POEM OF THE BEETLE p. 192 p. 193 A DHAOLAG, a dhaolag, An cuimhne leat an la 'n de? A dhaolag, a dhaolag, An cuimhne leat an la 'n de? A dhaolag, a dhaolag, An cuimhne leat an la 'n de Chaidh Mac De...
Notes. T : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], T "Tachar", "tacar", heap, quantity, fruitage. 'Fhuair thu tachar eisg'--Thou hast got a heap of fish. 'Fhuair mi tachar ian'--I got a number of birds. "Tachradh", produce, substance; from 'tachar,' quantity. p. 367 "Tchran"...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 134. Charm : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 28 p. 29 SIAN A BHEATHA BHUAN CHARM OF THE LASTING LIFE p. 28 p. 29 CUIRIM an seun air do chom, Agus air do shealbhachd, Seun Dhe nan dul Chum do thearmaid. An seun a chuir Bride nan ni Mu mhuineal min Dhornghil, An seun a chuir...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 176. The Club Moss : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 116 p. 117 GARBHAG AN T-SLEIBH [176] THE CLUB-MOSS p. 116 p. 117 GARBHAG an t-sleibh air mo shiubhal, Chan eirich domh beud no pudhar; Cha mharbh garmaisg, cha dearg iubhar mi, Cha riab grianuisg no glaislig uidhir mi...
Notes. N : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], N "Naoi", "naodh", nine. The number nine often occurs in these and other Gaelic compositions,--three, seven, nine, and occasionally five, being the mystic numbers. The following are some examples of the use of nine:-- An ainm Airil...
V. Measgain. Miscellaneous. 196. The Virg : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 166 p. 167 AN OIGH AGUS AN LEANABH [196] THE VIRGIN AND CHILD p. 166 p. 167 CHUNNACAS an Oigh a teachd, Criosda gu h-og na h-uchd, Ainghle a lubadh dhaibh umhlachd, Righ nan dul a dubhradh gur ceart. An Oigh is or-dhealta cleachd...
V. Measgain. Miscellaneous. 197. God : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 166 p. 167 DIA NA GILE [197] GOD OF THE MOON p. 166 p. 167 DIA na gile, Dia na greine, Dia na cruinne, Dia nan reula, Dia nan dile, tir, is neamha, Dh' orduich dhuinne Righ na feile. 'S i Moire mhin chaidh air a glun, 'S e Ti n...
Notes. F : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], F "Fabhradh", swirl, whirl, eddy. 'Fabhradh nimheil na gaoithe 'n ear'--the venomous swirl of the east wind. "Fad-buinn", door-step, lit. sole-sod. The name originated when a grassy turf was, as it still is occasionally...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 149. Incantati : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 62 p. 63 OBI NAN SUL [149] INCANTATION FOR THE EYE p. 62 p. 63 OBI nan geur shul, Obi nan reul-iul, Obi Re nan uile re, Obi Dhe nan dul, Obi Re nan uile re, Obi Dhe nan dul. Obi Bhride nan ciabh oir, Obi Mhoire mhin-ghil Oigh, Obi...
V. Measgain. Miscellaneous. 199. Safety : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 168 p. 169 TEARUINTEACHD NAM FIAL [199] SAFETY OF THE GENEROUS THIS verse, the only verse of the poem he could remember, was obtained from John Kane, a native of Ireland. John Kane had many traditional stories of Saint Columb...
Notes. Names Of Those From Whose Recitati : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 374 NAMES OF THOSE FROM WHOSE RECITATION THE POEMS HAVE BEEN RECORDED Poem. Name. Occupation. Residence. District. 1, 8, 39 ANN MACDONALD Crofter's daughter, Bothunntain Bhile Lochaber. 2, 201, 202 MARY MACRAE 1 Dairy-wom...
Notes. B : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], B "Badhar", placenta of cow. "Bainisg", a female satirist, a songstress, a singing naiad; from 'ban,' woman, and 'eisg,' satirist. "Baireachd", quarrelling, wrangling. "Balg bannaig", bannock bag; the sacred shrine in which the Host...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 130. Charm : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 18 p. 19 EOLAS AN T-SNIAMH [130] CHARM OF THE SPRAIN p. 18 p. 19 CHAR Bride mach Maduinn mhoch, Le caraid each; Bhris each a chas, Le uinich och, Bha sid mu seach, Chuir i cnamh ri cnamh, Chuir i feoil ri feoil, Chuir i feithe ri...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 152. Spell : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 68 p. 69 OB RI SHUL [152] SPELL OF THE EYE p. 68 p. 69 OB a chuir Moire mhor-gheal Gu Bride mhin-gheal, Air muir, air tir, air li, 's rachd fharmaid, Air fiacail coin-ghiorr, 's air siadha coin-ghearr. Ge be co leag ort an t-suil...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 128. Charm : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 14 p. 15 EOLAS SGIUCHA FEITHE [128] CHARM FOR A BURSTING VEIN p. 14 p. 15 RANN a rinn ban-naomh Bride Dh' an mharaiche chrubach, Air ghlun, air lug, air chuagas, Air na naodh galara gith, air na tri galara cuara, Na ob e do bhruid...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 144. Charm : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 54 p. 55 OBI RI SHUIL [144] CHARM FOR THE EYE p. 54 p. 55 CUIRIM an obi seo ri m' shuil, Mar a dh' orduich Ti nan dul, A uchd Pheadail, a uchd Phoil, An treas ob is fearr fo'n ghrein. Sil, a Mhoire, sil, a Bhride, Sil, a Phadr...
Previous : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 190 p. 191 DUAN NAN DAOL [208] POEM OF THE BEETLES p. 190 p. 191 TRATH bha Ti nan dul fo choill, Agus daoibhidh air a dheigh, De thuirt daolaire na doill, Ris an daol 's an dealan-de? 'Am facas seach an diugh no 'n raoir, Mac mo...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 173. The 'mothan' : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 112 p. 113 AM MOTHAN [173] THE 'MOTHAN' p. 112 p. 113 BUAINIDH mi am mothan, Luibh nan naodh alt, Buainidh agus boinichidh, Do Bhride bhorr 's dh' a Dalt. Buainidh mi am mothan, A dh' orduich Righ nam feart, Buainidh agus...
Notes. R : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], R "Rachd", emotion, vexation, stoppage of speech. 'Thainig rachd orm'--Emotion came upon me; 'Thainig rachd am mhuineal'--Choking came in my throat, a lump came in my throat. The vocal cords having become enlarged through emoti...
Notes. L : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 312 L "Lach", duck. The duck meant is the long-tailed duck, which is known by a variety of descriptive names:--'beul-binn,' sweet mouth; 'caothail,' wailer; 'ian-binn,' bird of melody; 'lacha-liath,' blanched grey duck;...
Notes. D : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], D "Dailginn", "dailgionn", prophecy, foretelling; 'dailgneachd,' auspices, prophetic vision, occurs in my version of the 'Children of Uisne.' "Dais", a musical instrument. "Daol", "daolag", beetle, black beetle, gravedigger. This...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 143. Spell For Evil : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 52 p. 53 UIBE RI SHUL [143] SPELL FOR EVIL EYE p. 52 p. 53 UIBE gheal chuir Muire mhin, A nail air allt, air muir, 's air tir, Air bhrig, 's air ghat fharmaid, Air mhac armaid, Air fiacaill coin-ghiorr, Air siadhadh coin-ghearr...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 168. Saint John's : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 102 p. 103 EALA-BHI, EALA-BHI [168] SAINT JOHN'S WORT p. 102 p. 103 EALA-BHI, eala-bhi, Mo niarach neach aig am bi, Buaineam thu le mo lamh dheas, Teasdam thu le mo lamh chli, Ga ba co a gheabh thu 'n cro an ail, Cha bhi e gu...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 193. The Wicked Who : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 154 p. 155 ULC A DHEAN MO LOCHD [193] THE WICKED WHO WOULD ME HARM THIS and other poems were obtained from Isabella Chisholm, a travelling tinker. Though old, Isabella Chisholm was still tall and straight, fine-featured...
Title Page : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. iii CARMINA GADELICA ORTHA NAN GAIDHEAL p. v CARMINA GADELICA HYMNS AND INCANTATIONS "With Illustrative Notes on Words, Rites, and Customs, Dying and Obsolete: Orally Collected in the Highlands and Islands of Scotl...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 175. The Passi : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 114 p. 115 CEUS-CHRANN NAM BUADH [175] THE PASSION-FLOWER OF VIRTUES p. 114 p. 115 A CHEUS-CHRANN chaomh nam buadh, A naomhaich fuil naomh an Uain, Mac Moire min, Dalta Bride nam buar, Mac Moire mor, Mathair chobhair an t-sluaigh...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 179. The Catkin Wool : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 118 p. 119 A CHLOIMH CHAT [179] THE CATKIN WOOL p. 118 p. 119 BUAINIDH mi fhin a chloimh chat, An lion a bhuain Bride mhin tromh glac, Air bhuaidh, air bhuar, air thoradh, Air dhair, air chairr, air bhleoghann, Air laoigh...
V. Measgain. Miscellaneous. 207. The Incense : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 186 p. 187 AN TUIS [207] THE INCENSE p. 186 p. 187 RI la do shlainte, Cha dean thu crabhadh, Cha tabhair thu taine, 'S cha tar thu tuis; Ceann an ardain, Cridhe na gabhachd, Beul gun fhaigheam, 'S cha nar leat cuis. Ach thig do...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 157. The Red Stalk : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 76 p. 77 AN DEARG CHASACHAN [157] THE RED-STALK p. 76 p. 77 BUAINIDH mi an dearg-chasachan aic, An lion a bhuain Bride mhin tromh glaic, Air buaidh shlainte, air buaidh chairdeas Air buaidh thoileachais, Air buaidh droch run, air...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 163. The Yarrow : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 94 p. 95 EARR THALMHAINN [163] THE YARROW p. 94 p. 95 BUAINIDH mi an earr reidh, Gum bu cheinide mo chruth, Gum bu bhlathaide mo bheuil, Gum bu gheinide mo ghuth. Biodh mo ghuth mar ghath na grein, Biodh mo bheuil mar ein nan subh...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 158. The Tree Entwining : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 76 p. 77 AN EIDHEANN-MU-CHRANN [158] THE TREE-ENTWINING IVY p. 76 p. 77 BUAINIDH mis an eidheann-mu-chrann, Mar a bhuain Moire le a leth-laimh, Mar a dh' orduich Righ nan dul, Bainne chur an uth 's an ar, Le laoigh bhreac...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 131. Charm For Spr : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 18 p. 19 EOLAS AN T-SNIAMH [131] CHARM FOR SPRAIN p. 18 p. 19 CHAIDH Criosda ri croich, Sgiuch cas eich; Thainig Criosda ri lar, Shlanaich a chas. Mar a shlanaich sin Gun slanaich seo, Ma 's e thoil a dheanamh, A uchd Ti nan dul...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 127. Charm For Jaundice : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 12 p. 13 EOLAS NA BUDHA [127] CHARM FOR JAUNDICE THE following scene was described to me by Angus MacEachain, herdsman, Staonabrig, South Uist, one of the chief actors in the episode. The daughter of a farmer in the neighbourhood...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 177. The Red Palmed : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 116 p. 117 AN DEARG-BHASACH [177] THE RED-PALMED p. 116 p. 117 CRIOSD ag imeachd le ostail, 'S a briste tosd thubhairt e-- 'Ciod e ainm na lusa seo?' 'Is e ainm na lusa seo An dearg-bhasach, [chasach Bos deas De a Mhic Agus a chos...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 189. The Indigesti : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 138 p. 139 EOLAS A MHEIRBHEIN [189] THE INDIGESTION SPELL p. 138 p. 139 EOLAS a rinn Calum, Dh' aona bho caillich, Air a chraillich, air a ghaillich, Air a bholg, air a cholg, Air a mheirbhein; Air a ghalar ghir, Air a ghalar chir...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 190. Cud Chewing : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 140 p. 141 EOLAS CHNAMH CHIR [190] CUD CHEWING CHARM THIS incantation is said over an animal suffering from surfeit. It is repeated three times, representing the Three Persons of the Trinity. If the surfeit is from eating too much...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 123. Charm For Rose : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 4 p. 5 EOLAS NA RUAIDH [123] CHARM FOR ROSE p. 4 p. 5 A RUADH ghaothar, atar, aogail, Fag an taobh agus an tac sin, Sin an carr 's an lar, Agus fag a chioch. Seall, a Chriosd, a bhean Agus a cioch air at, Seall fein i, Mhuire, 'S...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 146. Charm. Eolas : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 58 p. 59 EOLAS [146] CHARM p. 58 p. 59 PEADAIR is Seumas is Eoin, Triuir is binne beuis an gloir, Dh' eirich a dheanamh na h-eoir, Romh mhor dhorus na Cathrach, Ri glun deas De a Mhic. Air na feara fur-shuileach, Air na b...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 124. Charm For Rose : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 6 p. 7 EOLAS NA RU [124] CHARM FOR ROSE p. 6 p. 7 A RU eugail, aogail, atail, Fag uth na ba caisne, Fag uth na ba cait-cinn, Fag, fag a phait sin, Agus tar pait eil ort. A ru rag, rudaidh, Our an uth a mhairt, Fag an t-at 's...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 181. Red Water Charm : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 122 p. 123 EOLAS BUN DEIRG [181] RED WATER CHARM p. 122 p. 123 TA mis a nis air leirg, Traogh' fraoich is feirg, Deanamh eolas a bhun deirg, Dh' an bho bhailg dhuibh. Air bhliochd, air bhlachd, air bhlath, Air omhan agus ais, Air...
Next. 134. Charm Of The Lasting Life. Si : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 26 SIAN A BHEATHA BHUAN [134] 'SIAN' or 'seun' is occult agency, supernatural power used to ward away injury, and to protect invisibly. Belief in the charm was common, and examples of its efficacy are frequently told. A wom...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 185. Prayer : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 130 p. 131 ORA CUITHE [185] PRAYER OF THE CATTLE-FOLD p. 130 p. 131 CUIREAM tan a steach Air bhearn nan speach, Air ghuth mairbh, Air ghuth tairbh, Air ghuth dair, Air ghuth na ba ceire Cionnara, ceannara, cairr, Clach mhor bhun...
Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 162. The Fairy Wort : * "Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900], p. 92 p. 93 AN EARNAID SHITH [162] THE FAIRY WORT p. 92 p. 93 BUAINIDH mi an earnaid, Le earlaid a bruth, Chur barrlait air gach ainreit, Fad 's is earnaid i. Earnaid shith, earnaid shith, Mo niarach an neach dh' am bi, Ni bheil ni...
