[Cía fégam ránac] [Irish, 7th century] WHO are the keenest you’ve met with? The Men of Mag Féne and wind. Who are the most troublesome you’ve met with? Araid Cliach and guard dogs. Who are the boldest you’ve met with? Corcu Loígde and pigs. Who are the quickest you’ve met with? Osraige and demons. Who are the most timorous you’ve met with? Uí Liatháin and sheep. Who are the most fuddled you’ve met with? Ciarraige and titmice. Who are the proudest you’ve met with? Múscraige and cocks. Who are the coarsest you’ve met with? Orbraige and gorse. Who are the best you’ve met with? The worst of the race of Áed Sláine, and the best of them are like angels. Who are the worst you’ve met with? The best of Glasraige, and the worst of them are like demons. •
Posted on: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:19:18 +0000
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