Folk-Lore and Legends: Scotland
Unveiling the Mysteries of Scottish Folklore and LegendsBy Anonymous
Length4h 36m
About this audiobook
"Folk-Lore and Legends: Scotland" is an enchanting compilation that immerses readers in the rich tapestry of Scottish folklore. This volume artfully blends storytelling with cultural history, presenting a diverse array of myths, legends, and oral traditions that have shaped the Scottish national identity. From tales of mythical creatures such as the Loch Ness Monster to haunting narratives of ghosts and fairies, the book employs a lyrical and engaging prose style. The carefully curated stories not only entertain but also serve as reflections of the social and psychological landscapes of Scotland, offering insight into the values, fears, and aspirations of its people. The anonymity of the author lends an intriguing layer to this collection, allowing the stories themselves to take center stage. Likely drawn from various regional traditions and oral histories, the author's intent appears to be preservation and celebration of Scottish culture during a time of great change in the 19th century. This compilation reflects a collective voice that transcends individual identity, emphasizing the communal aspects of storytelling endemic to Scottish society. "Folk-Lore and Legends: Scotland" is highly recommended for those interested in folklore, anthropology, and Scottish history. It invites readers to explore the deep roots of Scottish traditions, providing a captivating glimpse into a world where the magical intertwines with the mundane. Scholars and casual readers alike will find this work both enlightening and entertaining.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length4 hrs 36 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFATORY NOTE
18THE FIDDLER AND THE BOGLE OF BOGANDORAN.
2CANOBIE DICK AND THOMAS OF ERCILDOUN.
19THOMAS THE RHYMER.
3COINNACH OER.
20FAIRY FRIENDS.
4ELPHIN IRVING.
21THE SEAL-CATCHER’S ADVENTURE.
5THE GHOSTS OF CRAIG-AULNAIC.
22THE FAIRIES OF MERLIN’S CRAIG.
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6THE DOOMED RIDER.
23RORY MACGILLIVRAY.
7WHIPPETY STOURIE.
24THE HAUNTED SHIPS.
8THE WEIRD OF THE THREE ARROWS.
25THE BROWNIE.
9THE LAIRD OF BALMACHIE’S WIFE.
26MAUNS’ STANE.
10MICHAEL SCOTT.
27“HORSE AND HATTOCK.”
11THE MINISTER AND THE FAIRY.
28SECRET COMMONWEALTH.
12THE FISHERMAN AND THE MERMAN.
29THE FAIRY BOY OF LEITH.
13THE LAIRD O’ CO’.
30THE DRACÆ.
14EWEN OF THE LITTLE HEAD.
31A SUCCINCT ACCOUNT OF MY LORD TARBAT’S RELATIONS, IN A LETTER TO THE HONORABLE ROBERT BOYLE, ESQUIRE, OF THE PREDICTIONS MADE BY SEERS, WHEREOF HIMSELF WAS EAR-AND EYE-WITNESS.
15JOCK AND HIS MOTHER.
32THE BOGLE.
16SAINT COLUMBA.
33DAOINE SHIE, OR THE MEN OF PEACE.
17THE MERMAID WIFE.
34THE DEATH “BREE.”
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