Mythology & Folklore
The Red-Palmed
Translated by Alexander Carmichael (1900) · From Carmina Gadelica, vol. II (1900): Incantations
Mythology & Folklore
Christ walking with His apostles.
And breaking silence He said —
' What is the name of this plant ? '
' The name of this plant is
The red-palmed,
The right palm of God the Son
And His left foot.'
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MLA
Anonymous (Scottish Gaelic). “The Red-Palmed.” Translated by Alexander Carmichael. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-scottish-gaelic/186/.
Chicago
Anonymous (Scottish Gaelic). “The Red-Palmed.” Translated by Alexander Carmichael. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-scottish-gaelic/186/.
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