Overview
Delve into the fascinating world of Highland superstition with Robert Craig Maclagan's "Evil Eye in the Western Highlands." This meticulously prepared edition explores the enduring belief in the evil eye and its pervasive influence on the folklore and customs of the Scottish Highlands. Maclagan's work offers a detailed examination of this potent superstition, tracing its manifestations in daily life and shedding light on the rituals and practices employed to ward off its malevolent effects. Drawing upon rich source material, the book provides insights into the social and cultural context that shaped these beliefs, offering a window into a world where witchcraft and the unseen held significant power. Explore the customs and traditions surrounding the evil eye in this classic study of Highland life and belief. A vital resource for anyone interested in folklore, occultism, and the social history of the Scottish Highlands.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
- | Author: Robert Craig Maclagan
- | Publisher: Anson Street Press
- | Publication Date: Mar 29, 2025
- | Number of Pages: 00186 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1023446685
- | ISBN-13: 9781023446686
