Folklore Of Scottish Lochs And Springs is a book written by James M. MacKinlay that explores the myths, legends, and folklore surrounding the lochs and springs of Scotland. The book is divided into chapters, each one focusing on a different body of water and the stories associated with it. MacKinlay delves into the various creatures and spirits believed to inhabit these bodies of water, such as the kelpie, the water horse, and the selkie. He also examines the rituals and traditions that have developed around these places, ...
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Folklore Of Scottish Lochs And Springs is a book written by James M. MacKinlay that explores the myths, legends, and folklore surrounding the lochs and springs of Scotland. The book is divided into chapters, each one focusing on a different body of water and the stories associated with it. MacKinlay delves into the various creatures and spirits believed to inhabit these bodies of water, such as the kelpie, the water horse, and the selkie. He also examines the rituals and traditions that have developed around these places, such as well-dressing and the practice of leaving offerings to appease the spirits. The book is a fascinating look at the rich cultural heritage of Scotland and the enduring power of its folklore.1893. This book explains and interprets the origin of superstitions connected with Scottish lochs and springs. It sheds light on how these misinterpretations have come about and how the imagination can distort reality. Partial Contents: Worship of Water, How Water became Holy, Saints and Springs, Stone Blocks, Healing and Holy Wells, Water-Cures, Water-Spirits, Charm-Stones, Sun-Worship and Well-Worship, Wishing-Wells.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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