The Testimony of Tradition by David MacRitchie
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| Author | MacRitchie, David, 1851-1925 |
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| LoC No. | 04008639 |
| Title | The Testimony of Tradition |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Folklore -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Picts |
| Subject | Scotland -- Antiquities |
| Subject | Ethnology -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Antiquities, Celtic |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40290 |
| Release Date | Jul 21, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 128 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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