The Cult of the Seely Wights in Scotland

Julian Goodare

doi:10.1080/0015587X.2012.682483

The Cult of the Seely Wights in Scotland

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This article reveals the existence of a shamanistic cult centring on the "seely wights," Scottish fairy-like nature spirits. Cult members entered trances and reportedly flew out at night, on swallows, to join the seely wights. In daily life they were magical practitioners. The cult is discussed in a comparative European framework.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	198-219
Journal	Folklore
Volume	123
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/0015587X.2012.682483
Publication status	Published - 25 Jun 2012

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