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372 WEST HIGHLAND TALES.
annoyed at having lost the rest. Certain it is that neither serpents
nor toads are found in these islands, though both are numerous in
Islay. It is said that neither can live in any place which St.
Columha blessed, or where he built chapels and monasteries, such
as in Eillach aNaorah and lona."
So then, in the West Highlands now, the holy power overcomes
the snake, as in mythology over great part of the world, and as
it seems to me the belief may perhaps be traced to holy writ.

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Volume 2
DescriptionVol. II.
ShelfmarkBlair.174
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Popular tales of the West Highlands
DescriptionOrally collected, with a translation by J.F. Campbell.
ShelfmarkBlair.173-176
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DescriptionA selection of books from a collection of more than 500 titles, mostly on religious and literary topics. Also includes some material dealing with other Celtic languages and societies. Collection created towards the end of the 19th century by Lady Evelyn Stewart Murray.
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