FOLKLORE OF ORKNEY AND SHETLAND (ORIGIN)

The two island groups of Orkney and Shetland, originally Norwegian, have been part of Scotland for five hundred years. But their many and varied legends, folk tales and customs are still saturated with Norse influences. This book not only recounts countless tales which have been transmitted aurally and by writing, but also places these tales within geographical and historical contexts, thus enabling a deeper appreciation of this wonderful material. A bibliography is also included, together with an index of tale types and motifs.