Witchcraft & Second Sight in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland / Tales and Traditions Collected Entirely from Oral Sources

Name: Witchcraft & Second Sight in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland / Tales and Traditions Collected Entirely from Oral Sources
Author: John Gregorson Campbell

By John Gregorson Campbell

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A compilation of orally transmitted beliefs and tales from the Highlands and islands, arranged by topic to document practices and explanations of the supernatural. Sections collect accounts of witchcraft both harmful and protective, detailed charms and cures, reports of second sight and death omens, descriptions of hobgoblins and other uncanny beings, and customs tied to the year. Material is preserved in variant forms as told by informants, including ritual formulas, methods for countering threats, and descriptions of how communities understood and responded to premonitions, apparitions, and seasonal rites.

About the Author

John Gregorson Campbell

John Gregorson Campbell was a Scottish folklorist and writer, renowned for his extensive collection of oral traditions from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. His notable works, including "Superstitions of the Highlands & Islands of Scotland" and "Witchcraft & Second Sight in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland," delve into the rich tapestry of Scottish folklore, exploring themes of superstition, witchcraft, and the mystical beliefs of local communities. Campbell's dedication to preserving these oral histories has contributed significantly to the understanding of Scottish cultural heritage and the folklore genre.