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_aMacRitchie, David, _d1851-1925 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Testimony of Tradition |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2012-07-21 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Testimony of Tradition" by David MacRitchie is an ethnographic study written in the late 19th century. The text explores the folklore and cultural heritage of the Norse and their relations with the Finns, as well as the legendary figures that inhabit the myths surrounding these groups, particularly in the context of Shetland and Orkney. The book delves into the significance of these traditions and how they have endured over centuries, shedding light on the interplay between history, mythology, and identity. The opening of the book introduces the concept of the "Finns," mythical beings in Shetlandic tales who can transform into seals. The text begins with a discussion of these folklore characters, suggesting that they represent a blend of mythological and historical elements of Norse seafarers. It recounts various stories wherein Finn women are captured by Shetlanders, leading to cultural intermingling and the birth of children believed to be descendants of these magical beings. This sets the stage for deeper investigations into the roots of these legends and their implications for understanding the cultural landscape of the isles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aFolklore -- Great Britain | ||
| 653 | _aPicts | ||
| 653 | _aScotland -- Antiquities | ||
| 653 | _aEthnology -- Great Britain | ||
| 653 | _aGreat Britain -- Antiquities, Celtic | ||
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