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See all on WikipediaA 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 … See more
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 recorded … See moreAccording to Derek Gath Whitley (1911), the association with horses may have its roots in horse sacrifices performed in ancient 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 kelpie or kelpie-like creature. See more
Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license WEBA kelpie is a shape-changing aquatic spirit of Scottish legend. Its name may derive from the Scottish Gaelic words ‘cailpeach’ or ‘colpach’, meaning heifer or colt. Kelpies are said to haunt rivers and streams, usually in the …
Exploring Celtic Kelpie Mythology & Legends
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Learn about the kelpie, a shape-shifting water horse in Celtic mythology. Discover its strength, deception, and association with lochs and rivers. Explore …
Kelpies: Mystical Celtic WATER Horse Legends
WEBJun 27, 2022 · Come with us on a (safe) journey to the water’s edge, where we’ll peer into the life and legend of the Kelpies, mythical Celtic water horses. We’ll also hear tales of actual kelpie sightings, not only in the …
WEBNov 5, 2023 · The kelpie is a mythological creature and one of the most famous aquatic spirits in Scottish folklore. It was believed that kelpies often transformed into horses and haunted streams and rivers. Let’s take a …
WEBThe term "water horse" was originally a name given to the kelpie, a creature similar to the hippocamp, which has the head, neck and mane of a normal horse, front legs like a …
Celtic Mythology - The Kelpie, Supernatural Shape-Shifting Water …
WEBThe Kelpie is a shape-shifting water spirit that can appear as a beautiful horse and drown its riders. Learn about its origins, forms, and associations with storms and …
Kelpies - Folklore Scotland
WEBThe kelpie is perhaps better understood as a personification of the flood itself, an animal-like – or even anthropomorphised, on occasion – version of the reverence and fear the …
Kelpie - Treacherous water horse | mythicalcreatures.info
WEBThe 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 …
WEBkelpie. In Scottish folklore, a treacherous, malicious water spirit that lurks in streams and rivers. It usually assumes the form of a black horse and enticed people to mount him. He …
Kelpie (Mythical 'Water Horse' in Folklore of Scotland)
WEBJan 16, 2013 · A Kelpie in the Celtic mythology of Scotland was originally a name given to a ‘Water Horse’. This supernatural entity could be found in the lochs and rivers of Scotland and also has a place in Irish folklore.
Riding the Seas: Kelpies, Hippocampus, and More Monstrous …
WEBOct 4, 2019 · In Scotland, the kelpie is a shape-shifting water spirit which resides in lakes and pools. The historian Douglas Harper defined kelpies as demons appearing …
Scottish Water Mythology: Selkies and Kelpies - Wilderness …
WEBJun 8, 2022 · From selkies, kelpies and blue men, learn all about Scottish water mythology as we explore our favourite water spirits and boggles.
'The Kelpies': ancient myth in modern art | Art UK
WEBLearn about the ancient myth of the kelpies, shape-shifting water creatures, and how artist Andy Scott reinterpreted them in a monumental steel sculpture near Falkirk. …
Kelpie Mythology: Exploring its Enigmatic World and Legends
WEBMay 3, 2024 · Exploring the intriguing world of Kelpie mythology takes us on a journey through fascinating origins, captivating legends, and enigmatic lore. These shape …
The Kelpie: Scottish Water Horse Of Myth And Legend
WEBThe Kelpie, a mythical water horse from Scottish folklore, has captured the imaginations of people for centuries with its mysterious and deceptive nature. Known for its ability to …
A Kelpie is water spirit in Scottish folklore, said to haunt rivers and ...
WEBDec 7, 2017 · A Kelpie is the most common water spirit in Scottish folklore and is said to haunt the deep pools in rivers and streams, usually in the form of a lost horse. This …
Kelpie (Scottish cryptid) | USC Digital Folklore Archives
WEBThe Kelpie is a mythical water-beast from Scotland which is supposed to take the appearance of a gray or white horse, notable because, unlike a real horse which would …
Kelpie | Myth and Folklore Wiki | Fandom
WEBThe mythological kelpie is usually described as a powerful and beautiful black horse inhabiting the deep pools of rivers and streams of Scotland, preying on any humans it …
Each-uisge - Wikipedia
WEBThe each-uisge ( Scottish Gaelic: [ɛxˈɯʃkʲə], literally "water horse") is a water spirit in Irish and Scottish folklore, spelled as the each-uisce (anglicized as aughisky or ech-ushkya) …
Kelpie: The Scottish Folklore Beast – The Egalitarian
WEBKelpies are often described as being a black or gray horse that emerges from rivers and streams to drown and devour humans. Kelpies can be interpreted many different ways, …
The Kelpie (Irish Mythology) - YouTube
WEBIn Irish mythology, Kelpies are evil water spirits who haunt rivers and lakes. They often appear as a foal or horse with a perpetually soaking wet mane. Thei...
Kelpies: Malevolent Water Spirits of Myth and Legend - Medium
WEBAug 8, 2023 · While kelpies are not inherently linked to Ireland in the same way as they are to Scotland, there are similar water spirits and creatures in Irish mythology that share …
Irish Gods in Celtic Pagan Mythology - The Irish Pagan School
WEB1 day ago · The Mórrígan – Our Great Queen of the Irish Gods. The Morrígan or Mórrígan, also known as Morrígu, or Mór-Ríoghain in Modern Irish. Her name can be translated as …
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