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Gigelorum
Gigelorum (or Giol-Daoram) is an insect of Scottish mythology, Scottish folklore. It was believed to be the smallest Organism, creature. No description or information is available about it except that it inhabits the ear of a mite. Speculation exists that it may be based upon the tiniest insect that can be discerned by people possessing excellent eyesight, the ''giolcam-daobhram'', which is described as "an animalcule, the smallest supposable living thing". Ronald Black, a one time Celtic studies lecturer, author and journalist, suggests that the creature could be a figment of the imagination of folklorist and Tiree minister John Gregorson Campbell as he could trace no authoritative sources for it. References Citations Bibliography * * * Scottish legendary creatures Mythological insects {{legendary-creature-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scottish Mythology
Scottish mythology is the collection of myths that have emerged throughout the history of Scotland, sometimes being elaborated upon by successive generations, and at other times being rejected and replaced by other explanatory narratives. Nature myths The myths and legends of Scotland have a "local colour" as they tell about the way of life during the olden times, apart from giving a perspective of the nature of the country during various seasons of the year. It was the belief that Beira, the Queen of Winter, had a firm hold on the country by raising storms during January and February thus preventing greenery to emerge. She was considered a tough and brutal old woman who stirred the deadly spiraling action of Corryvreckan, ushering snow, as well as torrents resulting in the overflow of rivers. Even the creation of lochs and mountains were attributed to her. Scottish mythology is not like the Greek and Roman myths as it deals with various aspects of nature. In this context ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
