Scottish Myths & Legends

Scottish Myths & Legends is a USA Today bestseller by a renowned master of myth. The blue-skinned old woman who made the mountains. Kelpies, selkies and the makers of dreams. Within these pages are the little-known stories of Scotland, collected and retold by an oral storyteller who performs them throughout the world. From folk tales and local legends to ancient epics, these stories will astonish and delight readers everywhere. These are the stunning tales that have been told at Scottish firesides for generations, vividly retold by an oral storyteller and USA Today bestselling author who has studied with Scottish elders for over fifteen years. Discover a host of famous and lesser-known characters and creatures including:selkies (silkies, seal-folk)kelpiesfairies (sidhe, fae)finfolkFionn Mac CumhaillThe CailleachContains classic tales and rare gems such as:Tam LinThe Fairy LoverThe Seal WifeThe Makers of DreamsTaming the KelpieYou'll also get:extensive notes to each story with links to source materials and further readinglinks to podcast episodes in which you can hear these stories told orally by Daniel Allison and leading Scottish storytellersan authentic work by a well-respected author who has sat at the firesides of Scottish eldersa gateway into Daniel Allison's work which includes podcasts, mythic fiction, live & online storytelling events, storytelling coaching and mythic immersion retreats_________________________'O ne of the best collections I have ever read'★★★★★ Reader Review'Beautifully written'★★★★★ Reader Review'A stunning journey into the Scottish landscape and collective imagination'★★★★★ Reader Review'Deserves to be a classic'★★★★★ Reader Review'There is no shortage of books on Scottish stories, but this one is a standout'★★★★★ Reader Review_________________________Daniel Allison is a USA Today bestselling author, oral storyteller and storytelling coach from Scotland. He is the author of Scottish Myths & Legends I & II, Finn & The Fianna and The Orkney Cycle. He hosts the House of Legends; World Myths & Legends Podcast, teaches Celtic mythology and leads mythic immersion retreats in the Scottish Highlands. _________________________Don't just study Scotland's stories; fall in love with them. Get your copy today.