Highland Superstitions

Highland Superstitions is a book written by Alexander MacGregor that delves into the supernatural beliefs and practices of the Scottish Highlands. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Highland superstition, such as witchcraft, fairies, ghosts, and second sight. MacGregor draws on his own experiences and the accounts of others to provide a comprehensive overview of these beliefs and their role in Highland culture. He also examines the historical and cultural context in which these superstitions emerged, and the ways in which they have evolved over time. Highland Superstitions is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the folklore and mythology of Scotland.1946. The druids, fairies, witchcraft, second-sight, Halloween, sacred wells and lochs, with several curious instances of Highland customs and beliefs. With a foreword on superstitions and their origin. Contents: Foreword; General superstitions; Druidism; Fairies; Witchcraft; Second-sight; Smaller superstitions; New-Year customs; Easter customs; May-Day customs; Halloween; Sacred wells and lochs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.