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Uillend (Elbow or Honeysuckle)

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Shanon Sinn

(photograph by Sannse) “Turn hither, O Fergus my master!” he cried. Fergus did not answer, for he heard not. He spoke again, “Turn hither, Fergus my master!” he cried; “and if thou turn not, I will grind thee as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Tree Ogham | Tagged Alexander Carmichael, Battle of the Trees, Carmina Gadelica, Cattle Raid of Cooley, Celtic Myth and Legend, Celtic Tree Oracle, Charles Squire, Crane Bag and Other Disputed Subjects, Elbow, George Douglas, Goibne, Golden Bough, Habitrot, Honeysuckle, J.F. Campbell, James Frazer, Jay O' Scalleigh, Joseph Dunn, Magical Alphabets, Ogam: Weaving Word Wisdom, Popular Tales of the West Highlands, Robert Graves, Scottish Fairy and Folk Tales, Smith's Hook, Tain Bo Cualnge, The White Goddess, White Goddess, Witchery of One, Woodbine | 2 Comments
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