Evil Eye In The Western Highlands

Evil Eye In The Western Highlands

Robert Craig Maclagan

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Año de edición:
2025
ISBN:
9789371344616
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A piercing glance that can shape fate delve into the eerie heart of Highland belief. Evil Eye in the Western Highlands unravels a world where sight and superstition meet.Robert Craig Maclagan s classic study visits croft-houses, kirk-gatherings, and remote glens to record Scottish superstitions, Highland legends, and the rituals people used to ward off malevolent looks. Combining vivid firsthand accounts with analytical clarity, this book explores Scottish evil eye traditions, Western Highlands myths, and the ways communities explained misfortune, illness, and the supernatural in Scotland. Readers will find rich material for cultural anthropology Scotland, historical folklore studies, and folklore research book collections.This edition is especially important: out of print for decades, it has been carefully restored and republished by Alpha Editions for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, this volume is a collector s item and a cultural treasure cleaned, annotated, and presented for both casual readers curious about Highland lore and classic literature collectors focused on cultural history of Scotland. Whether you re researching Highland legends, examining the supernatural in Scotland, or simply drawn to evocative storytelling, Maclagan s work remains a foundational Robert Craig Maclagan book that bridges antiquarian scholarship and living tradition.Immerse yourself in an indispensable account of belief, fear, and resilience a vital resource for anyone interested in Evil Eye folklore and the soul of the Western Highlands.

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