Scottish Myths - 254 page paperback

Storytelling, legends, and folktales are central to the Scottish identity, and they have been for centuries. This handy book collects over 50 myths, most of which are two to four pages long. The collection is divided into sections devoted to heroes, fairy folk, monsters & ghosts, animals & fables, and history. The introduction provides helpful insights into the roles of Celtic myths dispersed and retold in Scotland, the particularities of Scottish national history, linguistics, and geography have shaped the myths that have remained vital and meaningful into the 21^st Century. 254 page paperback.