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From: amanda@intercon.com (Amanda Walker)
Newsgroups: alt.magick
Subject: Re: Latin and Gaelic incantations
Date: Wed, 26 May 1993 12:39:47 -0500

K.M.Hetherington@bradford.ac.uk (KM HETHERINGTON) writes:
> If you want traditional Gaelic incantations, the best book is
> Alexander Carmichaels's Carmina Gadelica

The Carmina Gadelica is wonderful, and there has just been a
newpaperback edition published in the States.

On the other hand, while it has some beautiful language in it,
historians disagree about its authenticity.  There is evidence that
much of the most impressive stuff would be more accurately described
as Carmichael's own work, albeit inspired by his research.

So, in short, I second the recommendation, but it's not very useful
for historical research.  Great for ritual, though.  I especially like
the kindling prayer...

Peace,

Amanda



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