Mythology & Folklore
The Fionn-Faoilidh
Translated by Alexander Carmichael (1900) · From Carmina Gadelica, vol. II (1900): Incantations
I place the ' fionn-faoilidh ' on me,
To drain wrath empty,
To preserve to me my fame.
While I shall live on earth.
O Michael ! grasp my hand.
Vouchsafe to me the love of God,
If there be ill-will or ill-wish in mine enemy,
Christ be between me and him,
Oh, Christ between me and him !
If there be ill-will or ill -wish concerning me,
Christ be between me and it,
Oh, Christ between me and it !
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MLA
Anonymous (Scottish Gaelic). “The Fionn-Faoilidh.” Translated by Alexander Carmichael. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-scottish-gaelic/164/.
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Anonymous (Scottish Gaelic). “The Fionn-Faoilidh.” Translated by Alexander Carmichael. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-scottish-gaelic/164/.
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