Mythology & Folklore

Charm for the Eye

by Anonymous (Scottish Gaelic) traditional; collected in the Highlands and Islands 1855–1899

Translated by Alexander Carmichael (1900) · From Carmina Gadelica, vol. II (1900): Incantations

Mythology & Folklore

I place this charm to mine eye,
As the King of life ordained,
From the bosom of Peter and Paul,
The third best amulet under the sun.

Pour Mary, pour Bride,
Pour Patrick, king of laws,
Pour Columba the kindly.
Pour Ciaran, saint of power.

For victory in battle, for hardness of hand.
In battle of defence, in battle of offence.
On every son with whom it shall go well.
The Son of God will be with him in full armour.
From the bosom of Father,
From the bosom of Son,
From the bosom of Holy Spirit.
Amen.

MLA

Anonymous (Scottish Gaelic). “Charm for the Eye.” Translated by Alexander Carmichael. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-scottish-gaelic/153/.

Chicago

Anonymous (Scottish Gaelic). “Charm for the Eye.” Translated by Alexander Carmichael. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-scottish-gaelic/153/.

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