Scottish Folk Tales
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60 stories found
10\. Look at the Moon
11\. Hiss
Unchecked jealousy and a thirst for revenge can lead to widespread destruction and suffering, even f...
12\. Where Is the Prince?
True love requires ultimate sacrifice and selflessness.
13\. Here I Am
True love inspires the greatest acts of self-sacrifice.
14\. This Is Very Kind of You
True love and self-sacrifice can transform even the most callous heart.
15\. Look at the Rain
True love and emotional vulnerability can help one overcome their deepest flaws and find true happin...
1\. What! No Children?
2\. Won't I, Just?
Forgetting those who are easily overlooked can lead to unforeseen and dire consequences.
3\. She Can't Be Ours
4\. Where Is She?
5\. What Is to Be Done?
6\. She Laughs Too Much
7\. Try Metaphysics
8\. Try a Drop of Water
9\. Put Me in Again
A BOY THAT VISITED FAIRYLAND
Honesty and diligence, even after mistakes, lead to a fulfilling life, and truth ultimately prevails...
A Bargain of Bargains
Resourcefulness and a clever interpretation of instructions can lead to unexpected gains, especially...
A Double Story
True worth and happiness come from understanding one's place in the larger scheme of things and embr...
A FAIRY ENCHANTMENT
A FIRST TALE FROM "GUY MANNERING
Ignoring warnings and neglecting one's duties can lead to tragic consequences.
A LODGING FOR THE NIGHT
A Legend of Knockmany
Intelligence and cunning can overcome brute force and intimidation.
A Short Chapter About Curdie
A Unique Tale
Great sacrifices are often required to right past wrongs and restore what was lost.
A fekete bika
True love and loyalty can overcome any obstacle or enchantment, no matter how long or difficult the ...
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ASSIPATTLE AND THE MESTER STOORWORM
Even the most unlikely and underestimated individuals can possess the courage and ingenuity to overc...
AUTHORITIES ON IRISH FOLKLORE
AUTHOR’S NOTE
Again the Horses of King Manus
Andrew Coffey
Around! Around! in Fairy Rings
Kindness and honesty are rewarded, while idleness and greed are punished. Disobedience can lead to m...
BALLADE OF DEDICATION
BATTLE OF BIRDS
BILLY DUFFY AND THE DEVIL
Even the most cunning trickster may find themselves without a home in the end.
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BLACK, BROWN, AND GRAY
Be wary of strangers and the consequences of past actions, as they may return to haunt you.
BRUCE AND THE SPIDER
Never give up, even after repeated failures, for success may be just one more try away.
Barbara
Beth Gellert
Do not act on impulse or judge without knowing all the facts, for hasty actions can lead to irrepara...
Billy Beg and the Bull
True worth and courage may be hidden beneath humble appearances, and loyalty is often rewarded.
Binnorie
Truth, especially about wicked deeds, will always find a way to be revealed, even from beyond the gr...
Bird-of-Gold in the King’s Gardens
Bloom-of-Youth and the Witch of the Elders
Neglecting one's duties can lead to dire consequences, but facing challenges with courage and resour...
Brewery of Eggshells
Sometimes, unusual problems require unusual solutions, and wisdom can reveal hidden truths.
By Andrew Lang
True wisdom lies not just in knowledge, but in understanding and applying it with common sense, cour...
By Andrew Lang
By George Mac Donald
True kindness and purity of heart can lead to understanding profound mysteries and finding peace bey...
By James Stephens
CANONBIE DICK AND THOMAS OF ERCILDOUNE
Hesitation and fear in the face of a great opportunity can lead to ruin and the loss of a unique cha...
CERTAIN SMALL PHARAOHS THAT KNEW NOT JOSEPH
Great works of literature, even if challenging, hold enduring value and are often born from immense ...
CLASSIFICATION OF IRISH FAIRIES
CLOUGH NA CUDDY
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CONCLUSION
True happiness and family can be found in unexpected places, offering security and joy.
CONNLA OF THE GOLDEN HAIR AND THE FAIRY MAIDEN
CORMAC AND MARY
CUCÚLIN
The consequences of past actions and unresolved conflicts can lead to tragic outcomes, even for hero...
Childe Rowland
Obedience to wise counsel and unwavering determination are essential for overcoming perilous challen...
Conall Yellowclaw
Resourcefulness, courage, and the ability to tell a compelling story can overcome seemingly impossib...
Connla and the Fairy Maiden
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