Highland Superstitions

Highland Superstitions is a book written by Alexander MacGregor that explores the various superstitions and beliefs of the Scottish Highlands. The author delves into the history, customs, and beliefs of the Highlanders, including their beliefs in fairies, witches, ghosts, and other supernatural beings. MacGregor also discusses the role of superstitions in everyday life, such as in healing practices and marriage customs. The book provides a fascinating insight into the culture and traditions of the Scottish Highlands and is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish folklore and mythology.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.