Tobar an Dualchais - Kist O Riches

Title - Eachdraidh Mhànuis
Contributors - Duncan MacDonald
Reporters - Dr John Lorne Campbell
Item Person - Mànus; Rìgh Lochlainn

Summary - An old and lengthy tale which tells how Mànus, the King of Norway's grandson, became king. The King of Norway had two sons before he died. They both married and each had a son, Eochaidh and Mànus. Eòchaidh's mother plotted to kill Mànus, who subsequently underwent numerous perilous adventures to protect himself. He was given assistance by many colourful characters, and is finally crowned King.

Track Duration (h:m:s) - 01:07:11
Date Recorded - 1950.02.16
Language - Gaelic
Genre - Story
Collection - National Trust for Scotland

Track ID - 25177
Original Tape ID - CW0063
Original Track ID - CW0063.253
Audio Quality - Good
Audio Format - Wire



Recording Location:
  County - Inverness-shire
  Parish - South Uist
  Island - South Uist
  Village - Lochboisdale

Item Notes - A classic hero tale. The same version can be followed in 'Sgialachdan Dhunnchaidh' (K. C. Craig) on pp. 1-16.

Permanent Link - http://www.tobarandualchais.co.uk/fullrecord/25177/1


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