Quarterly Bestiary: Kelpies: A Dive into Scottish Water Horses

Many dangerous creatures haunt the mythical landscape of Scotland. Kelpies, horse-shaped water spirits, are among the better known, and they even have connections to one of Scotland’s most famous monsters. They are fairy horses, though if you’re thinking of innocent winged ponies, you’d best think again. Kelpies are fierce flesh-eaters. Yet like many fairy beings, kelpies are more than mere monsters up close. They are wild, it’s true, but they still have a complex intelligence hidden deep within their shifting appearance. So today, let’s take a breath and dare to swim with the kelpie.

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Sunshine Blogger Award from Erika

I’d like to thank Erika of Geeky Mythology for my third Sunshine Blogger Award nomination! If you like book bloggers with a snappy wit and an eye for character nuance, check out Erika’s site! She primarily reviews books and movies, often in the YA vein, as well as covering larger pop culture phenomena. Some of her reviews feature astonishing image collages that convey a visual summery of characters, either individually or in relationship. Also check out her Top Ten Tuesday posts for some fun lists. Thank you, Erika! You always make me smile and think at the same time!