Scottish Myths - Hardcover

Scottish Myths is a book written by Robert Craig MacLagan that explores the rich and fascinating world of Scottish mythology. The book is divided into chapters that cover various aspects of Scottish folklore, including mythical creatures, legendary heroes, and supernatural beings. MacLagan delves into the origins of these myths, tracing their roots back to the ancient Celtic and Gaelic cultures that once dominated Scotland. He also examines how these myths have evolved over time, and how they continue to influence Scottish culture today. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of mythical creatures such as the kelpie, the selkie, and the banshee, as well as stories of legendary heroes like William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. MacLagan also explores the role of the supernatural in Scottish folklore, including tales of witches, ghosts, and fairies. Overall, Scottish Myths is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the rich and varied world of Scottish mythology. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish culture, history, or folklore, as well as anyone who simply enjoys a good story.1882. Notes on Scottish history and tradition. This work is a series of thoughts, notes and observations of Dr. MacLagan on Scottish history and tradition. He discusses authors, people instrumental in Scottish history, writings, traditional items, wars and battles, as well as the stories that have been told by parents to their children for hundreds of years.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.