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  1. Kelpie - Wikipedia

    • The etymology of the Scots word kelpie is uncertain, but it may be derived from the Gaelic calpa or cailpeach, meaning "heifer" or "colt". The first recorded use of the term to describe a mythological creature, the… See more

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    Description and common attributes
    The kelpie is the most common water spirit in Scottish folklore, and the name is attributed to several different forms in narratives r… See more

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    Loch Ness

    Almost every sizeable Scottish body of water has a kelpie story associated with it, but the … See more

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    Origins

    According to Derek Gath Whitley (1911), the association with horses may have its roots in horse sacrifices performed in ancient Scandinavia. Stories of malevolent water spirits serv… See more

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    Artistic Representations

    Pictish stones dating from the 6th to 9th centuries featuring what has been dubbed the Pictish Beastmay be the earliest representations of a kelpie or kelpie-like creature. Vi… See more

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  2. The Kelpie's Symbolism: Examining the Mythical Horse's …

     
  3. The Unseen World: Exploring the Lore of the Scottish Kelpies

  4. The Kelpie, Mythical Scottish Water Horse - Historic UK

    Learn about the kelpie, a shape-shifting aquatic spirit that haunts rivers and streams in Scottish folklore. Discover how to recognize, avoid and defeat these malevolent water horses, and their connection to the MacGregor clan and …

  5. Riding the Seas: Kelpies, Hippocampus, and More …

    Oct 4, 2019 · From Scotland’s eerie kelpies to the majestic hippocampus of Greek myth, water horses have played a significant role in folklore, blending the familiar with the monstrous. These mythical creatures reflect the power and …

  6. The Kelpie’s Origins: Tracing the Evolutionary Path of the Myth

  7. Kelpies - Folklore Scotland

  8. The Kelpie Legend: Scotland’s Shape-Shifting Spirit

    Nov 5, 2023 · Learn about the kelpie, a mythological creature that transforms into a horse or a human in Scottish folklore. Discover its origins, depictions, and stories of its dangers and tricks.

  9. Kelpie Scottish Water Demon - Mythology Vault

    Unraveling the Enigma of the Water Kelpie: A Scottish Myth. Step into the intriguing world of Scottish folklore, where the Water Kelpie, a chameleonic creature, holds sway. Often materializing as a dark horse, this mythical entity …

  10. Kelpies: Water Horse Spirits of Scottish Mythology

  11. Kelpie - Shape-shifting Water Spirit | Mythology.net

  12. Traditional Scottish Kelpie Legends – Folklore From Scotland

  13. Celtic Mythology - The Kelpie, Supernatural Shape-Shifting Water …

  14. The Kelpie’s Mystery: Understanding the Myth’s Enduring Appeal

  15. kelpie | Facts, Information, and Mythology - Encyclopedia Mythica

  16. Exploring Celtic Kelpie Mythology & Legends - Mythosaurus

  17. 'The Kelpies': ancient myth in modern art

  18. Scotland's Water Horse: The Mythical Kelpie Explained

  19. 15 Facts About The Kelpie, Water Horses Who Can Shape-Shift …

  20. Cautionary Tales of Kelpie Mythology | My Voyage Scotland