George W. Macpherson Knihy

Keltští hrdinové, víly a skřítkové, druidové, vodní koně, čarodějové, obři a vikinští nájezdníci - to vše najdete v této sbírce tradičních gaelských příběhů, které zněly po staletí u táborových ohňů a jež se vyprávějí dodnes. Všechny příběhy z mimořádně bohatého repertoáru George W. Macphersona byly předávány z generace na generaci jako součást ústní lidové tradice - stáří některých z nich se odhaduje na více než 2500 let. Vlákna těchto věčných příběhů se splétají do nádherného plátna, na němž je Skotská vysočina vyobrazena prostřednictvím mýtů a legend.

Having heard and learned stories of Sgiath over the past many years, I felt that the time was right to put them down in print lest they be lost. GEORGE MACPHERSON Long ago in ancient Skye, a queen is born in a storm... From the depths of Scottish folklore emerges Sgiath, an ancient warrior queen of Skye. Also known as Scáthach or Sgathaich, Skye and Dunscaith Castle - her home on the island all those years ago - are said to have been named after her. Follow her incredible journey as she turns from ordinary village girl to leader of a great army of warriors, conquering her opponents and bringing education to all. Magic and myth interweave with history in this epic tale of ancient oral storytelling that is inspirational for our modern times.

This collection of stories convey the imagination, hopes, fears, and passions of an ancient people. The personalities and culture of people long gone are brought to life by the storyteller's words.

Celtic Sea Stories brings together myths and legends from the past, which the author has collected throughout his lifetime, along with others written specifically for the collection, to provide an enchanting vision of Scottish life by the sea.

George Macpherson connects us with Scotland's oldest legends and traditions. His stories of Fionn and the Old Grey Magician reclaim a world of heroic exploits and honour, of wizardry, and druidic mystery. In this groundbreaking volume Ossian is truly reclaimed by the oral tradition.