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An amulet in the form of the Conaĉ or Murrain caterpillar used to ward off that particular creature. Coloured engraving.
Wellcome Collection

An amulet in the form of the Conaĉ or Murrain caterpillar used to ward off that particular creature. Coloured engraving.

Unknown artist

CC0 — Public Domain
Wellcome Collection

Lettering: Ancient amulet, against and in the form of the Conaĉ or Murrain catterpillar. Dug up near Timoleague, Co. Cork, April, 1845.

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