Folklore Of Scottish Lochs And Springs

By James Murray Mackinlay and James M. Mackinlay

Book Overview

Folklore Of Scottish Lochs And Springs is a book written by James M. MacKinlay that explores the legends, myths, and folklore surrounding the lochs and springs of Scotland. The book is a collection of stories and legends that have been passed down through generations of Scottish folklore.The book covers a wide range of topics related to Scottish folklore, including the origins of lochs and springs, the creatures that inhabit them, and the rituals and superstitions associated with them. The author also explores the role of these natural features in Scottish culture and history.The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a specific loch or spring. The author provides detailed descriptions of each location, along with the stories and legends associated with it. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the lochs and springs, as well as maps and diagrams to help readers understand the geography of the area.Overall, Folklore Of Scottish Lochs And Springs is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Scottish folklore, history, and culture. The book provides a unique glimpse into the rich and diverse folklore of Scotland, and is sure to captivate readers with its tales of mythical creatures, ancient rituals, and supernatural phenomena.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432617826
• ISBN13: 9781432617820
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"