Talk:Kelpie

"Kelpie" = Internet nuisance?

A "Kelpie" is also used in certain internet subcultures as a reference to a childish or immature person who harrasses people in online communities, forums and messageboards. See also internet troll

Citation? Tearlach 12:02, 12 July 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Revision due to possible copyvio

I should have guessed from the archaic phraseology that the main section came from somewhere. Here: the Kelpie page at www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk. I've rephrased and trimmed in case of copyvio. Other sources disagree with the specific about kelpies only being associated with rivers. Tearlach 18:51, 12 July 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Kelpie/Each Uisge

The Kelpie and Each Uisge are quite different supernatural beasts. To grossly over simplify - the Kelpie is associated with fresh water, and the Each Uisge is associated with salt water. Lianachan 14:15, 1 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Further to that, I'd like to add that not only are the Each Uisge and Kelpie distinct, they were only a couple of examples (albeit probably the best known) from an impressive selection of aquatic supernatural beasts - including little discussed ones like the Tarbh Uisge (Water Bull) and an impressive selection of malevolent female water sprirts. I expect this aspect of Scottish folklore stems from the considerable spiritual and ritual significance which our ancient Celtic ancestors here assigned to water - votive offerings left in lochs, the fine Pictish tradition of execution by drowning, etc... I think it's likely that the folklore is kind of shadow on our subconscious, a folk memory. Has this theme been explored anywhere? Lianachan 15:07, 1 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]