The ghost of Cathmor, king of Atha, arriving at the cave of Clonmel, an aged bard or druid who is accompanied by Sulmalla, a young woman. Engraving by W. Angus after J.A. Atkinson after J. MacPherson.

  • Macpherson, James, 1736-1796.
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July 12 1803
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11541i
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The ghost of Cathmor, king of Atha, arriving at the cave of Clonmel, an aged bard or druid who is accompanied by Sulmalla, a young woman. Engraving by W. Angus after J.A. Atkinson after J. MacPherson. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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[London] : Published by Lackington Allen & Co., July 12 1803.

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It was the spirit of Cathmor, stalking, large, a gleaming form. He sunk by the hollow stream, that roared between the hills. -- Fingal. Atkinson del.t Angus sculp.t

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