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Manannán’s Silver Mist

In short: See how Manannán hides the Isle of Man in mist in Sophia Morrison’s collection.

Manannán’s Silver Mist · The silver mist that hides the island FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 160 Manannán’s Silver Mist See how Manannán hides the Isle of Man in mist in Sophia Morrison’s collection. Origin An Isle of Man tradition about Manannán recorded in Sophia Morrison’s English-language collection. Atlas record 1911 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF The silver mist that hides the island Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 1 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

An Isle of Man tradition about Manannán recorded in Sophia Morrison’s English-language collection.

In Morrison’s account, Manannán hides the island from approaching ships under silver mist. If the ships keep coming, he throws pieces of wood into the water and turns them into ships. I’m Black Horse. One move hides the island. What does the other make appear more numerous at sea?

Dated records and sources

  1. 1911 · Peel, Isle of Man
    Sophia Morrison · Manx Fairy Tales · Manannan · Published collection

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Origin
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