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Taghairm is the ancient Gaelic practice of divination and inspiration obtained by lying under a waterfall overnight, wrapped in the hide of a freshly-killed bullock.
While analytical and forecasting methods have moved on somewhat, this practice seems an appropriate symbol for gazing into the future of opportunities in food and agribusiness investment, particularly in Asia.
Taghairm (2 syl.). A means employed by the Scotch in inquiring into futurity. A person wrapped up in the hide of a fresh-slain bullock was placed beside a waterfall, or at the foot of a precipice, and there left to meditate on the question propounded. Whatever his fancy suggested to him in this wild situation passed for the inspiration of his disembodied spirit.
"Last evening-tide
Brian an augury hath tried,
Of that kind which must not be
Unless in dread extremity,
The Taghairm called."
Sir Walter Scott: Lady of the Lake, iv. 4. |
