Folklore of Scottish Lochs and Springs by James M. Mackinlay
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"Folklore of Scottish Lochs and Springs" by James M. Mackinlay is a detailed exploration of the cultural and spiritual significance of water sources in Scotland, written in the late 19th century. This scholarly work delves into the history and practices surrounding well-worship and the reverence afforded to rivers, lakes, and springs throughout Scottish lore. The author examines the role of these natural elements in the lives of people, drawing connections between ancient
beliefs and modern practices. The opening of the text sets the foundation for understanding the theme of water worship, linking it to archaic nature-worship traditions that intertwined with early Christian practices. It discusses the relationship between natural elements and Scottish culture, touching on superstitions held by fishermen and sailors, as well as historical anecdotes about rituals associated with significant water sites like holy wells. Mackinlay introduces various figures from Scottish folklore and history that further illustrate the transcendence of water as a sacred entity, highlighting its dual role as both a provider and a peril in the eyes of early inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mackinlay, James M. (James Murray), -1916 |
|---|---|
| Title | Folklore of Scottish Lochs and Springs |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Lakes -- Scotland -- Folklore |
| Subject | Springs -- Scotland -- Folklore |
| Subject | Holy wells |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56034 |
| Release Date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1957 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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