R, ruis, the dwarf elder in Ogham. The rochat, or ... - Rodney Mackay

was becalmed. With his crew getting weaker he was
approached by three Fomorian goddesses, who took him to
the seabed for rest and recreation. For nine months he slept
and caroused with them, “without fearful hurt, under the
sea, free from waves, on nine beds of bronze.” Collectively
they bore him a son. When Ruadh refused to stay with them
they cut off the boy’s head and threw it after the retreating
landsman. see next.
RUADH ROSESSA, ROSEISG, ROFHESSA, “Red of the Evil
Spells,” the “Knowledgeable Satirit.” The Dagda in his guise
as the god of druidism. Ross has noted that one of the gods
of Gaul is Rudiobus, “whose name also contains the word
“red.” (and) is equated with Mars. See also Rudraidhe and
entries immediately below.
RUAMHAIR, to dig, delve, EIr. ruamor, root up, from rou, the
Eng. root, note the Lat. rata, minerals. The craft of miners.
RUDHA, a blush, a form of ruadh. Also rugha, a reddening of
the face due to excitement or embarassment. Related is
ruicean, a “little redness,” a pimple, and ruitach, ruddy.
RUDRAIDHE. On of the sons of Partholón, a survivor who
returned to found the northern royal house of Ulster,
Ireland. The men of Ulster were alternately called the
Rudraidhe or Rudricans.
RUITH NA H-AOINE, ruith, fast speech; “Friday’s count.” Note
the goddess Aoine or Anu? A wish for bad luck!
RUITHEANNA, ruith, run. The quasi-rhymthmical form of the
oldest tales. He poetical form used by the Gael before he
formalized verse, metre and rhyme. Notice the nest!
RUITHIL, a reel or wheel dance. In honour of the sun-god
Lugh who “wheeled” daily through the sky in his fiery
chariot.
RUN, mystery, secrecy, an intention, love, a secret, Cy. rhin,