Scotland's Storybook: Ancient lore of Scotland
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This document, titled Scotland’s Storybook, is a collection of Scottish tales, legends, folk, and fairy stories intended for all ages, featuring translations and new illustrations. The content includes numerous well-known narratives such as the Irish legend of Fionn Mac Cumhail and the Salmon of Knowledge, as well as the story of his son Oisín and his journey to the mythical Tir Na N-Og. Other featured legends involve figures like King Arthur, the Lady of the Lake, the traditional winter goddess Beira and her rival Bride (who is eventually rescued by Angus-the-Ever-Young), and the stories of saints like Columba and Magnus. Finally, the collection includes several Scottish folktales, such as Thomas the Rhymer's encounter with the Queen of Elfland, the cautionary tale of the Wee Bannock, the Shetland fairy story of Mallie and the Trow, the Cinderella-like narrative of Rashie Coat, the epic battle of Assipattle and the Stoor Worm, and several stories about the magical Selkie people.
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