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The Religion of the Ancient Celts

Note 918 — Chapter XVIII

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Footnote 918:

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Need-fire (Gael. Teinne-eiginn, "necessity fire") was used to kindle fire in time of cattle plague. See Grimm, Teut. Myth. 608 f.; Martin, 113; Jamieson's Dictionary, s.v. "neidfyre."

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