Tag Archives: Legend

The Legend of Candle Lake Saskatchewan (With Videos)

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Shanon Sinn

Candle Lake was reputed to be haunted long before white settlers arrived. Candle Lake — 45 minutes Northeast of Prince Albert — is located in the Canadian Province of Saskatchewan. It’s more than just a lake, though. The Provincial Park … Continue reading →

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The Changeling

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Shanon Sinn

 Changeling. The widespread belief that fairies or other malevolent spiritual forces might secretly substitute one infant for another is amply represented in Celtic oral tradition. Irish corpán sídhe, síodhbhradh, síofra; Scottish Gaelic tàcharan, ùmaidh; Manx lhiannoo shee; Welsh plentyn a … Continue reading →

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The Raven and Crow of the Celts – Part I: Myth and Legend

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Shanon Sinn

“There are about 45 species of Crow in the world known by a variety of common names, including Ravens, jackdaws and rooks.”  – Candace Savage (Crows) Both the Raven and Crow have made many iconic appearances throughout Celtic myth and … Continue reading →

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