A kelpie, or water kelpie (Scottish Gaelic: each-uisge), is a mythical shape-shifting spirit inhabiting lochs in Scottish and Yorkshire folklore. It is usually described as a grey or white [1] horse-like creature, able to adopt human form.

Unveiled in April 2014, these 30-metre high horse-head sculptures are situated in Helix Park near the M9 Motorway and are a monument to Scotland’s horse-powered industrial heritage. But what are ‘kelpies’? A kelpie is a shape-changing aquatic spirit of Scottish legend.

A water horse (or "waterhorse" in some folklore) is a mythical creature, such as the Ceffyl Dŵr, Capaill Uisce, the bäckahäst, each-uisge, and kelpie.

2024年9月26日 · The Kelpie is a fascinating figure in Scottish folklore, a mythical horse that is said to inhabit the rivers and lakes of Scotland. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Celtic mythology, where water spirits were often depicted as both beautiful and treacherous.

The Kelpie is a supernatural shape-shifting water horse that haunts the rivers and streams of Scotland. It is probably one of the best-known of Scottish water spirits and is often mistakenly thought to haunt lochs, which are the reserve of the Loch Ness Monster.

2019年11月26日 · In those deep, dark pools and foaming eddies lie the mythical water horses, the shape-shifting legendary spirits called the Kelpies. Sometimes they are black; sometimes white. In Aberdeenshire, the Kelpie is portrayed with a mane of serpents.

2024年10月22日 · The Kelpie is a mythical creature from Scottish folklore, often depicted as a supernatural water horse. Known for its ability to shapeshift, the Kelpie is primarily associated with lochs and rivers, captivating the imaginations of those who hear its tales.

Categorized as a water horse, the kelpie is far from benevolent; it is known for its malevolence. Often, it assumes the guise of a beautiful horse, typically found near or within running water. What sets it apart is its mane, which appears perpetually drenched.

2024年9月27日 · The Kelpie often appear as a beautiful black horse to trick its victims. Kelpies are dangerous water spirits that have been a part of Scottish and Celtic mythology for centuries. They are shapeshifting creatures that appear as lonely, beautiful black horses beside rivers and other water bodies.

2013年1月16日 · A Kelpie in the Celtic mythology of Scotland was originally a name given to a ‘Water Horse’. This supernatural entity could be found in the lochs and rivers of Scotland and also has a place in Irish folklore.