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Bees and Brehon Law in Medieval Ireland by Kristin Gleeson

If you were living in Ireland in the 6 th century, the matter would be very clear. In the first case, your neighbour would be entitled half the yield of honey, and in the second case, you would be entitled to a sufficient amount of honey that matched the severity of the sting.

Bees and Brehon Law in Medieval Ireland by Kristin Gleeson

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If you were living in Ireland in the 6 th century, the matter would be very clear.

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In the first case, your neighbour would be entitled half the yield of honey, and in the second case, you would be entitled to a sufficient amount of honey that matched the severity of the sting.

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