Mythology & Folklore
The Tree-Entwining Ivy
Translated by Alexander Carmichael (1900) · From Carmina Gadelica, vol. II (1900): Incantations
I will pluck the tree-entwining ivy,
As Mary plucked with her one hand,
As the King of life has ordained.
To put milk in udder and gland,
With speckled fair female calves,
As was spoken in the prophecy.
On this foundation for a year and a day.
Through the bosom of the God of life, and of all the powers.
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MLA
Anonymous (Scottish Gaelic). “The Tree-Entwining Ivy.” Translated by Alexander Carmichael. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-scottish-gaelic/167/.
Chicago
Anonymous (Scottish Gaelic). “The Tree-Entwining Ivy.” Translated by Alexander Carmichael. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-scottish-gaelic/167/.
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