Oengus the Culdee, The Death of Adam (10th century)
“ Short was the time, though it be without deception, between thy creation and mine, thou wilt not be in danger of attack, 1 bright is the outlook, but nine months after me." " Tell me without error, O Husband, what I shall do with thy fair dear body ? since thou deemest thy death is certain, my Lord, O Adam ! ”
Oengus the Culdee, The Death of Adam (10th century)
“ High King of the Sun, clearly hath it been heard, 1. 2385 He it was who created Paradise ; He who is better than all kings, royal His form, there is no limit to His existence. 1 Tromthur, in 1. 906 of the poem, seems to refer to waves. ”
Oengus the Culdee, The Death of Adam (10th century)
“ Let not foot or hand touch me, let not any interfere with me, till one is sent from God from heaven to arrange my fair dear body. " Leave my body (fair the fashion) , in its bonds without disturbance ; 1 am certain that the noble Artificer who formed me will provide for the needs of my body. 1 Fogrls means " under attack " or " under warmth," "ardour," "heat"; could it mean "under the warmth of the sun," i.e. "alive"? THE DEATH OF ADAM 45 " Arise, O Eve, cheerfully, and begin a ' cross-vigil ' ”
