Scottish Myths & Legends

by Daniel Allison

Overview

The blue-skinned old woman who made the mountains. Finfolk, selkies and the Makers of Dreams. Within these pages are the little-known stories of Scotland, collected and retold by an oral storyteller who performs them throughout the world. From folk-tales and local legends to ancient epics, these stories will astonish and delight readers everywhere.

Daniel Allison is a USA Today bestselling author and acclaimed oral storyteller who performs everywhere from schools and prisons to global festivals. He hosts the House of Legends Podcast and is the author of The Shattering Sea, Silverborn, Scottish Myths & Legends and Finn & The Fianna.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940162306993
Publisher:	House of Legends
Publication date:	03/09/2021
Series:	Celtic Myths & Legends Retold , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	501 KB

About the Author

Daniel Allison is an international Scottish author, oral storyteller and podcaster. He is the author of Scottish Myths & Legends, Finn & The Fianna, The Shattering Sea and Silverborn.

Daniel has lived and performed throughout the world, from the jungles of Uganda to a Thai boxing camp. His research for The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna led him to dive without oxygen in Bali, seek out wild Komodo dragons on Rinca Island and fight Muay Thai in Thailand.

Scottish Myths & Legends is a selection of Daniel’s favourite Scottish stories, honed through years of performance to hundreds of audiences. From local legends to ancient epics, these stories form a perfect introduction to Scotland’s incredible folklore tradition. 'A stunning journey into the Scottish landscape and collective imagination'
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Finn & The Fianna is a retelling of the Fianna cycle from Irish & Scottish folklore. It has been described as ‘a masterpiece… Celtic myths and legends at their fantastic best!’ (Jess Smith, author of Way of the Wanderers).

The Shattering Sea is Daniel's debut young adult novel. Set in Iron Age Orkney and available as a FREE download, it has been acclaimed by leading authors as 'thrilling' (Tom Muir, author of The Mermaid Bride), 'a tremendous read' (Fay Sampson, Guardian Children's Book Award-nominated author) and 'a driving narrative of survival' (Ian Stephen, Saltire Award-nominated author).

Daniel’s podcast, House of Legends, sees Daniel and guests storytellers share myths, legends and folk tales from around the world. It has been described by listeners as 'relaxing, engaging and pure talent' and 'the best mythology podcast I've heard'. You can listen on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, on Daniel’s website or any good podcast app.

Daniel offers group and individual coaching for oral storytellers, as we as a unique online storytelling school, The Roundhouse, for self-directed study. Learn more and get a free pack of stories to tell at www.roundhouseschool.com