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Geasagan Iasgairean.

Fieldworkers
Date 02 November 1958
Track ID 36827
Part 1
Part 2

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1958.152.9

Original Tape ID

SA1958.152

Summary

Fishermen's taboos.

Fishermen believed they would not catch any fish if they ate an egg or saw a rabbit before they set out. It was also believed to be bad luck to give water to another boat. One crew member did so, unaware of the belief. An old man who was terribly superstitious got the fright of his life when he found out. He threw a handful of salt on the fire.

Item Notes

The word 'abh' is used here for 'ocean'.

Recording Location

County - Inverness-shire

Parish - Barra

Island - Vatersay

Language

Gaelic

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good