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Scottish Myths and Legends

Celtic Myths & Legends Retold, Book 1

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Scottish Myths and Legends

By: Daniel Allison
Narrated by: Angus King
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The blue-skinned old woman who made the mountains. Finfolk, selkies, and the Makers of Dreams. Within these sections are the little-known stories of Scotland, collected and retold by an oral storyteller who performs them throughout the world. From folk-tales and local legends to ancient epics, these stories will astonish and delight listeners everywhere.

Daniel Allison is a USA Today best-selling author and acclaimed oral storyteller who performs everywhere from schools and prisons to global festivals. He hosts the House of Legends podcast and is the author of The Orkney Cycle, Silverborn, Scottish Myths & Legends, and Finn & the Fianna.

©2020 Daniel Allison (P)2024 Daniel Allison Customs & Traditions Social Sciences Tradition Mythology Celtic Myth Scottish Folklore
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If you have prior historical knowledge on Scotland, Ireland and Scandinavia as I have, listen with an open mind and try to ignore the timelines as I failed to do in some chapters.

Overall the book was good. As a Scot myself it was nice to hear some of the old myths again but they seemed to end more abruptly and lacking context in some parts. And the settings seemed a bit out when it came to timelines and cultural settings, Scandinavian ties etc. as they lived in longhouses not castles and Norway had many Jarls and Kings until they unified under Harald Finehair.

While the narrator did well, he could have been a bit more inventive with his portrayal of some characters. Going for an English accent in a Scottish myth is a bit of a no-no even if the character is supposed to be more upper class.

Nevertheless, Good effort, would like to hear more tales. Good Job.

Not bad, worth a listen with an open mind.

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Loved each and every tale! The rendition of the characters put me right into the tale. Brilliant!

Brilliant story telling!

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