Author: Ross, Anne,
Title: The folklore of the Scottish Highlands.
Description: Dr. Ross takes an in-depth look at the beliefs and customs of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, stemming from pre-Christian customs and surviving for centuries through oral tradition, Christianized hymns and incantations, and folklore. This text covers the mysticism of Scottish clan lore and it's importance in Scottish society, the Seers and second sight, witchcraft and magic, cures, omens, taboos, social customs, reverence toward life/death, calendar festivals and other daily practices and rites, all stemming from the Scottish Highlands and Islands. [from Amazone] l Batsford Ltd. London 1976. Cloth with dustjacket. 174 pp. very good condition.
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Title: The folklore of the Scottish Highlands.
Description: Dr. Ross takes an in-depth look at the beliefs and customs of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, stemming from pre-Christian customs and surviving for centuries through oral tradition, Christianized hymns and incantations, and folklore. This text covers the mysticism of Scottish clan lore and it's importance in Scottish society, the Seers and second sight, witchcraft and magic, cures, omens, taboos, social customs, reverence toward life/death, calendar festivals and other daily practices and rites, all stemming from the Scottish Highlands and Islands. [from Amazone] l Batsford Ltd. London 1976. Cloth with dustjacket. 174 pp. very good condition.
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- Book number: 240134
- Book number: 240134
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