Folk Lore

Or, Superstitious Beliefs in the West of Scotland within This Century

With an Appendix

Shewing the Probable Relation of the Modern Festivals of Christmas, May Day, St. John's Day, and Hallowe'en, to Ancient Sun and Fire Worship

The following is from Folk Lore: Or, Superstitious Beliefs in the West of Scotland within This Century by James Napier:

• Preface
• Chapter I - Introduction
• Chapter II - Birth and Childhood
• Chapter III - Marriage
• Chapter IV - Death
• Chapter V - Witchcraft, Second Sight, and the Black Art
• Chapter VI - Charms and Counter Charms
• Chapter VII - Divining
• Chapter VIII - Superstitions Relating to Animals
• Chapter IX - Superstitions Concerning Plants
• Chapter X - Miscellaneous Superstitions
• Appendix - Yule, Beltane, and Hallowe'en Festivals
• Appendix I - Yule
• Appendix II - Beltane
• Appendix III - Midsummer
• Appendix IV - Hallowe'en

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