Scottish Myths

Informationen zum Autor Jake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books on mythology and folklore. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature. Klappentext From the myths it shares with Ireland, to its own evocative fairy tales featuring all manner of water spirits, selkies, sea monsters and fairies; from legends of witchcraft ('The Brownie') to ghostly tales of the dead arisen ('MacPhail of Usinnis'), Scottish mythology is presented here in a uniquely Caledonian collection of stories. Zusammenfassung From the myths it shares with Ireland, to its own evocative fairy tales featuring all manner of spirits, shapeshifters, monsters and ghosts; from benevolent fairies ('The Brownie') to tales of unrequited love, murder and rescue ('A Legend of Invershin'), Scottish folklore is presented here in a uniquely Caledonian collection of stories.

Product details

• Authors: J.K. Jackson, Jake Jackson
• Assisted by: J.K. Jackson (Editor), Jake Jackson (Editor)
• Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2020
• EAN: 9781839641701
• ISBN: 978-1-83964-170-1
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Fairytales, sagas, legends; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain, Mind, Body, Spirit, Scottish myths; mythology; folklore; greatest myths; legends