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Having heard and learned stories of Sgiath over the past many
years, I felt that the time was right to put them down in print
lest they be lost. GEORGE MACPHERSON Long ago in ancient Skye, a
queen is born in a storm… From the depths of Scottish folklore
emerges Sgiath, an ancient warrior queen of Skye. Also known as
Scáthach or Sgathaich, Skye and Dunscaith Castle – her home on
the island all those years ago – are said to have been named
after her. Follow her incredible journey as she turns from ordinary
village girl to leader of a great army of warriors, conquering her
opponents and bringing education to all. Magic and myth interweave
with history in this epic tale of ancient oral storytelling that is
inspirational for our modern times.
Fionn Cycle: A loose collection of tales originating in Scotland,
Ireland and the Isle of Man which surround hunter-warrior leader
Fionn, his band of men and his poet son, Ossian. Old Grey Magician:
A mystical, morally ambivalent figure who appears throughout Celtic
mythology; in Ireland he is the Dark Druid, and often he appears as
a seabird. The shapeshifting sorcerer is a thorn in Fionn’s side,
solving impossible problems but always asking too much in return.
George W Macpherson has been telling the traditional tales of Fionn
and the Fianna for years, artfully drawing in audiences with his
storytelling talent. Gathered from sources all over the country and
occasionally beyond, and collected here for the first time, the Old
Grey Magician’s exploits offer a fascinating insight into the
traditions of Scotland and the development of oral storytelling.
Introduced and situated in physical and literary history by Donald
Smith, this collection reminds us of the importance of retaining
the stories that shaped us.
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