Doideag a' cur dàil air breith chloinne
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
20 March 1953
Track ID
2203
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1953.274.A17
Original Tape ID
Summary
Witchcraft in Harris which could delay childbirth.
The doideagan Hearach were women who stole profit from milk. If they disliked a certain girl, they could delay childbirth once she got married. She would not be able to have children until the doideag died. They also delayed birth in cattle.
Item Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - Harris
Island - Harris
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good