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Lizard as a Cure for Burns and Scalds

Abstract: Story collected by a student at Droichead na Dóinne school (Blackwater Bridge, Co. Kerry) (no informant identified).

Original reference: 0465/2/101

 Droichead na Dóinne [Vol. 0465, Chapter 0002]

County  The Schools' Manuscript Collection : County Kerry Schools

Story text

transcribed at

 

Lizard as a Cure for Burns and Scalds  [duchas:4734728]

This "reptile" when caught was taken by head and tail and rubbed (drawn), tail to head, (against the scales) against tongue of person three times. The tongue so treated was deemed a cure against the burn or scald blistering.

Resource description

Origin information
Blackwater Bridge, Co. Kerry
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
p. 188
Volume 0465
Note
Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Tadhg Ó Scolaidhe.
Languages
English  
Genre
Folktale
Subject
Burns and scalds   linked data (lcsh)
Burns--Dónna
School location
Blackwater Bridge Droichead na Dóinne Blackwater Bridge Templenoe Dunkerron South Kerry
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4819687
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0465/2/101

Suggested credit
"Lizard as a Cure for Burns and Scalds"in "The Schools' Manuscript Collection," held by University College Dublin, National Folklore Collection UCD. © University College Dublin. Digital content by: Glenbeigh Records Management, published by UCD Library, University College Dublin <https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4819687>
Note
Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Tadhg Ó Scolaidhe.
Funding
Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
Record source
Metadata creation date: 2014/2016 — Metadata created by Fiontar, Dublin City University, in collaboration with the National Folklore Collection UCD and UCD Library. Original Fiontar metadata converted into MODS by UCD Library.

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