Probably we are to understand that he was an anchorite seeking for an islet on which to dwell in solitude and contemplation. The western islands of Ireland abound in the ruins of huts and oratories built by single monks or little communities.
Tennyson has been particularly happy in his description of these undersea islands.
Ps. ciii. 5.
This disposes of the last of the foster-brothers, who should not have joined the party.
Tory Island, off the Donegal coast. There was there a monastery and a church dedicated to St. Columba.
“One day we shall delight in the remembrance of these things.” The quotation is from Vergil, “Æn.” i. 203 “Sacred poet” is a translation of the vates sacer of Horace.
This sage and poet has not been identified from any other record. Praise and thanks to him, whoever he may have been.
“The Mabinogion,” pp. [45] and [54].
Pronounced “Annoon.” It was the word used in the early literature for Hades or Fairyland.
“Barddas,” vol. i. pp. 224 sqq.