Mythology & Folklore
The Passion-Flower of Virtues
Translated by Alexander Carmichael (1900) · From Carmina Gadelica, vol. II (1900): Incantations
Thou passion-flower of virtues beloved,
Sanctified by the holy blood of the Lamb,
Son of Mary fair, Foster Son of Bride of kine.
Son of Mary great, helpful Mother of the people.
There is no earth, no land.
There is no lake, no ocean.
There is no pool, no water.
There is no forest, no steep,
That is not to me full safe,
By the protection of the passion-flower of virtues,
But is to me full safe,
By the protection of the passion-flower of virtues.
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Anonymous (Scottish Gaelic). “The Passion-Flower of Virtues.” Translated by Alexander Carmichael. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-scottish-gaelic/184/.
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Anonymous (Scottish Gaelic). “The Passion-Flower of Virtues.” Translated by Alexander Carmichael. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-scottish-gaelic/184/.
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