Scottish Well Worship And Charm Stones Folklore History Series
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Scottish Well Worship And Charm Stones Folklore History Series
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Author : James M. Mackinlay
language : en
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Release Date : 2011-03-29
Scottish Well Worship And Charm Stones Folklore History Series written by James M. Mackinlay and has been published by Read Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-29 with Social Science categories.
In glancing at the superstitions connected with Scottish lochs and springs, we are called upon to scan a chapter of our social history not yet closed. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Folklore Of Scottish Lochs And Springs
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Author : James M. Mackinlay
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-09-05
Folklore Of Scottish Lochs And Springs written by James M. Mackinlay and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-05 with Fiction categories.
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Folklore of Scottish Lochs and Springs" by James M. Mackinlay. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Sun Worship And Well Worship Folklore History Series
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Author : James M. Mackinlay
language : en
Publisher: Pierides Press
Release Date : 2010-08
Sun Worship And Well Worship Folklore History Series written by James M. Mackinlay and has been published by Pierides Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08 with Social Science categories.
The Sun and Water have been worshiped since prehistoric times, as the givers of life. This fascinating book is a look at the history and reason behind this chapter of early religion. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Folklore Of Scottish Lochs And Springs
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Author : James Murray MacKinlay
language : en
Publisher: Theclassics.Us
Release Date : 2013-09
Folklore Of Scottish Lochs And Springs written by James Murray MacKinlay and has been published by Theclassics.Us this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09 with categories.
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1893 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XIX. Meaning Of Marvels. Mystery of a Spring--Marvel and Magic--Misinterpretation of Natural Phenomena--Healing Power of Springs--Peterhead--Poetry and Superstition--MacCulloch--Mistake about a Tree--Strange Appearances of Nature--Spring at Kintail--Disappearance of Spring near Perth--Saints and Storms--St. Milburga--Water like Blood--Origin of Belief in Guardian Spirits--Why Gifts were Offered--Weather Charms--Coincidences--Prophecy of Water--Philosophy of Wishing Wells--Worship of Trees and Springs--Charm-Stones--Continued Reverence for Holy Wells--Conclusion. Mr. J. M. Barrie is a true interpreter of the youthful mind when he says, in the "Little Minister," "Children like to peer into wells to see what the world is like at the other side." Grown-up people are also alive to the mystery of a spring. "Look into its depth," observes Mr. E. H. Barker in his "Wayfaring in France," "until the eye, getting reconciled to the darkness, catches the gleam of the still water far below the ferns that hang from the gaping places in the mossy wall, and you will find yourself spellbound by the great enchantress, Nature, while understanding nothing of the mysterious influence." In days of less enlightenment "the weight of all this unintelligible world" was even more felt than now, and the minds of men were ever on the outlook for the marvellous. What is to us a source of not unpleasing mystery was then a cause of dread. We marvel and make poetry. Our far-off ancestors trembled and sought refuge in magical rites. We still speak of the charms of nature, but the phrase has to us an altered meaning. When we remember how little science there was at one time, we need not be surprised that the phenomena of the outer world were misinterpreted, and...
Western Scottish Folklore Superstitions
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Author : James Napier
language : en
Publisher: Lethe Press
Release Date : 2008-11
Western Scottish Folklore Superstitions written by James Napier and has been published by Lethe Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-11 with History categories.
Discover the old folklore of Western Scotland. Even at the turn of the 19th century, Scots kept alive a rich trove of superstitions and beliefs, from cradle to grave. In the pages of this classic volume of lore, readers can discover a wealth of crafted charms, folk-medicine, fortune-telling, second sight as well as the eerie threats of witchcraft that worried local men and women around Glasgow.
The Antiquary
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Author : Edward Walford
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1894
The Antiquary written by Edward Walford and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1894 with Archaeology categories.
The Living Stream
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Author : James Rattue
language : en
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Release Date : 2001
The Living Stream written by James Rattue and has been published by Boydell & Brewer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with History categories.
This is the first general history of wells and their religious and cultural associations. The author begins in ancient times, exploring the archetypal motifs present in the cult of water. He then goes on to trace the development of holy wells in England.
Journal Of The British Archaeological Association
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Author : British Archaeological Association
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1893
Journal Of The British Archaeological Association written by British Archaeological Association and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1893 with Archaeology categories.
The Journal Of The British Archaeological Association
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1893
The Journal Of The British Archaeological Association written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1893 with Archaeology categories.
The Proceedings Of The Scottish Anthropological And Folklore Society
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Author : Scottish Anthropological and Folklore Society
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1938
The Proceedings Of The Scottish Anthropological And Folklore Society written by Scottish Anthropological and Folklore Society and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1938 with Anthropology categories.