1902. Tales and traditions collected entirely from oral sources. Witchcraft introduces us to a class of popular superstition entirely different from those connected with fairies. A belief in magic widely, almost universally, prevails among the tribes of mankind, and the witchcraft of the Christian era, while it undoubtedly gained strength and character from mistaken interpretation of Scripture, owes many characteristics to the delusions of Pagan times. This volume retells the tales and traditions that have filtered down through time in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
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Truly a "must have" for anyone interested in the Highlands, Islands, Myth, legend, origin of great stories, terminology that runs through (and is often misused in) many modern "magic" books. This is clearly a labor of love by a real enthusiast, and while not absolutely comprehensive will give most of us lots to mull over and enjoy for many happy hours!
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Wonderful book, packed with wonderful chunks of folklore. Again, a lovely window into what our ancestors believed and practiced. Made me more proud of my Scottish heritage... it "felt" familiar to read it. .....
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WITCHCRAFT introduces us to a class of popular superstitions entirely different from those connected with Fairies. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
gun bhiadh, chimney crook, entire horse, white witchcraft Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Year, Captain Forrest, Ian Garve, Battle of Gaura, Holy Ghost, Hugh of the Little Head, Isle of Man, King Frog, Laird of Coll, Lord Macdonald, Ross of Mull, Maclain Ghiarr, May God, Michael Scott, North Beach, Patera Mary New!
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WITCHCRAFT introduces us to a class of popular superstitions entirely different from those connected with Fairies. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
gun bhiadh, chimney crook, entire horse, white witchcraft Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Year, Captain Forrest, Ian Garve, Battle of Gaura, Holy Ghost, Hugh of the Little Head, Isle of Man, King Frog, Laird of Coll, Lord Macdonald, Ross of Mull, Maclain Ghiarr, May God, Michael Scott, North Beach, Patera Mary New!
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- Superstitions of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland by John Gregorson Campbell in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
- Popular Tales of the West Highlands (Vol. 1) by J. F. Campbell in Front Matter
- Lay of the Last Minstrel, The (See F4) by Sir Walter Scott on page 193
- Ancient Mysteries by Peter James in Front Matter
- The Holy Spirit by Garth Black on page 81
- Folk Beliefs of the Southern Negro by Newbell Niles PH. D. Puckett on 5 pages
- Folklore and the Sea (Maritime) by Horace Beck in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Parapsychology: Research on Exceptional Experiences by Jane Henry on page 96, and page 97
- Magical Origin of Kings by James George Frazer on page 63, and page 225
- Adonis Attis Osiris: Studies in the History of Oriental Religion by James George Frazer on page 452, and page 454
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