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    Kelpie - Wikipedia

    A kelpie, or water kelpie (Scottish Gaelic: Each-Uisge), is a shape-shifting spirit inhabiting lochs in Irish and Scottish folklore. It is usually described as a grey or white horse-like creature, able to adopt human form. Some accounts state that the kelpie retains its hooves when appearing as a human, leading to its … See more

    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 … See more

    Almost every sizeable Scottish body of water has a kelpie story associated with it, but the most widely reported is the kelpie of See more

    Pictish stones dating from the 6th to 9th centuries featuring what has been dubbed the Pictish Beast may be the earliest representations of a … See more

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

    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 served … See more

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

  6. 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 …

  7. Kelpies: Water Horse Spirits of Scottish Mythology

  8. Kelpies - Folklore Scotland

  9. 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.

  10. Kelpie - Treacherous water horse | mythicalcreatures.info

    The kelpie is a creature steeped in Scottish folklore, firmly rooted in the mystical realm of faerie. Categorized as a water horse, the kelpie is far from benevolent; it is known for its malevolence. Often, it assumes the guise of a beautiful horse, …

  11. 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 …

  12. Traditional Scottish Kelpie Legends – Folklore From …

    Jul 30, 2022 · Mythical Scottish Kelpies are dangerous water horses, found lurking near deep lochs or fast rivers. They can shapeshift into human form if desired, have the strength of ten regular horses and when their tail hits the …

  13. Kelpie (Mythical 'Water Horse' in Folklore of Scotland)

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

  15. Exploring Celtic Kelpie Mythology & Legends - Mythosaurus

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

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

  18. Kelpies: Mystical Celtic WATER Horse Legends & Sightings

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

  20. Cautionary Tales of Kelpie Mythology | My Voyage Scotland

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