Superstitions of the Highlands & Islands of Scotland by John Gregorson Campbell
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"Superstitions of the Highlands & Islands of Scotland" by John Gregorson Campbell is a collection of folklore and cultural beliefs written in the late 19th century. This compendium focuses on the various superstitions, particularly those related to fairies, prevalent in the Scottish Highlands and islands. The author draws from oral traditions and tales to offer a comprehensive understanding of the beliefs that have shaped the mystical landscape of Scotland. The opening of
this work introduces the significance of fairies in Gaelic superstition, portraying them as both benevolent and malevolent entities intertwined with everyday life in the Highlands. Campbell discusses their characteristics, beliefs about their appearances, and the precautions people take to ward off their influence. He asserts that the fairies have their own societal structure and occupations, resembling humans in many respects, despite their supernatural nature. The beginning sets the stage for deeper explorations into various tales and customs that provide insight into the rich tapestry of Scottish folklore and its enduring impact on the culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Campbell, John Gregorson, 1836-1891 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 01026018 |
| Title |
Superstitions of the Highlands & Islands of Scotland Collected Entirely from Oral Sources |
| Alternate Title | Superstitions of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland |
| Contents | The fairies -- Tales illustrative of fairy superstition -- Tutelary beings -- The Urisk, the Blue Men, and the Mermaid -- The Water-horse -- Superstitions about animals -- Miscellaneous superstitions -- Augury -- Premonitions and divination -- Dreams and prophecies -- Imprecations, spells, and the black art -- The devil. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Susan Skinner, Stephen Rowland, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images digitized by Cornell University Library (chla.library.cornell.edu/) and generously made available by HathiTrust Digital Library (www.hathitrust.org/) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Folklore -- Scotland |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61730 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-61730-5 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2429 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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