The Eight Materials of Man

The Barddas of Iolo Morganwg, Vol. I., ed. by J. Williams Ab Ithel, [1862], at sacred-texts.com

THE EIGHT MATERIALS OF MAN.

1. From the earth is the flesh; 2. from the water, the blood; 3. from the air, the breath; 4. from the Galas, the bones; 5. from the salt, his feeling; 6. from the sun, or fire, his agitation; 7. from the truth, his understanding; 8. from the Holy Ghost, that is, God, his soul, or life.

The "Brith y Coed" ¹ of John Bradford.

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389:1 p. 389 The title of a Book.