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Eska, Charlene M., “One thing leads to another: an Old Irish dialogue between Cormac and Coirpre on the legal consequences of seduction”, North American Journal of Celtic Studies 5 (2021): 242–250.

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“One thing leads to another: an Old Irish dialogue between Cormac and Coirpre on the legal consequences of seduction”
Periodical
North American Journal of Celtic Studies 5 (2021)
North American Journal of Celtic Studies 5:1–2 (Spring-Autumn, 2021), Ohio State University Press.
Volume
5
Pages
242–250
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Abstract (cited)

This article provides a critical edition and translation of a dialogue between the mythical king, Cormac, and his son, Coirpre. In the first part, Coirpre confesses to raping a woman. Cormac asks why he did such a thing, and Coirpre’s excuses for his actions follow in a series of repetitive questions and answers. The second part of the dialogue is ascribed entirely to Cormac and forms his ‘instructions’ to his son. They describe the steps from flirtation to kissing to seduction to conception without resorting to violence. Cormac’s ‘instructions’ also touch upon the real legal consequences of begetting a child, whether by rape or consent.

Subjects and topics
Headings
early Irish law early Irish literature Irish wisdom literature
History, society and culture
Agents
Cormac mac AirtCormac mac Airt
(time-frame ass. with Cormac mac Airt)
Legendary high-king of Ireland; son of Art son of Conn Cétchathach; contemporary of Finn mac Cumaill.
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Dennis Groenewegen
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November 2022
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