Iv. Uibe. Incantations. 173. The 'mothan'
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"Carmina Gadelica, Volume 2", by Alexander Carmicheal, [1900],
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Am Mothan [173]
The 'MOTHAN'
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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 boinichidh,
Do Mhoire mhor 's dh' a Mac.
Buainidh mi am mothan,
A dh' orduich Righ nan dul,
Bheir buaidh air gach foirneart,
Is ob air obi shul.
Pluck will I the 'mothan,'
Plant of the nine joints,
Pluck will I and vow me,
To noble Bride and her Fosterling.
Pluck will I the 'mothan,'
As ordained of the King of power,
Pluck will I and vow me,
To great Mary and her Son.
Pluck will I the 'mothan,'
As ordained of the King of life,
To overcome all oppression,
And the spell of evil eye.
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