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Explore the rich folklore and mythology of Orkney.
Folklore and Myth There are 22 products.
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Scottish Folk Tales of Coast and Sea
Scotland has over 11,600 miles of coastline, so it’s no surprise that the sea and shore have been inspiring folk tales for millennia. Including Orkney tales and an alternative version of 'Assipattle and the Stoor Worm'. SIGNED COPIES AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER HERE. By Tom Muir. Hardback.
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The Mermaid Bride and other Orkney Folk Tales
25th Anniversary Edition of this very popular collection of Orkney folktales. With edits and additional stories. Told by Tom Muir. Illustrated by Bryce Wilson. Paperback, reprinted in 2023.
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Orcadian Sketch-Book
Being Traits of Old Orkney Life. Written partly in Orkney Dialect. By Walter Traill Dennison. Transcription and translations by Eddie Sinclair and illustrations by Cassie Sinclair. Hardback.
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Kitty Berdo's Book of Orkney Nursery Rhymes
A collection of nursery rhymes from Orkney. Compiled by Margaret T Flaws. Hardback.
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Norse Mythology
From the dawn of the world to the twilight of the gods, this is a thrilling, vivid retelling of the Norse myths from the award-winning, bestselling Neil Gaiman. Paperback.
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The History of Orkney Literature
The first full survey of literary writing from and around the Orkney Islands and charts the development of this distinctively Orcadian strand within Scottish literature and shows how the archipelago, rather than the nation, can indeed be the defining locus of a compact and vibrant literary tradition. Paperback. By Simon W. Hall.
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Norse Myths and Viking Legends
These classic tales of war and love, power and cunning, magic and destiny are artfully retold by renowned storyteller Isabel Wyatt. Suitable for children and adults. Paperback.
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The Fiddler & The Trow
The traditional Orkney tale told by Tom Muir. Illustrated by Bridget Woodford. Orkney Traditional Tales, Book 1. An A5 booklet. Suitable for adults and children.
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The Storm Witch and Other Westray Stories
A small collection of stories from Westray. Told by Tom Muir. Illustrated by Bryce Wilson. An A5 paperback booklet.
£ 4.70
