Mythology & Folklore
The 'Mothan' II
Translated by Alexander Carmichael (1900) · From Carmina Gadelica, vol. II (1900): Incantations
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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Anonymous (Scottish Gaelic). “The 'Mothan' II.” Translated by Alexander Carmichael. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-scottish-gaelic/182/.
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Anonymous (Scottish Gaelic). “The 'Mothan' II.” Translated by Alexander Carmichael. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-scottish-gaelic/182/.
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