-
Wonder Tales from Scottish Myth and Legend
- Narrated by: Jack Chekijian
- Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 10-27-16
- Language: English
- Publisher: Spoken Realms
Regular price: $9.99
People who bought this also bought...
-
The Scottish Fairy Book
- Collection
- By: Elizabeth W Grierson
- Narrated by: Steven Cree
- Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 11
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 10
A collection of 28 Scottish fairy tales, perfect for children (and adults) of all ages. Herein you will find what may be called Celtic stories, which were handed down for centuries by word of mouth by professional storytellers who went about from clachan to clachan in the Highlands and Islands, earning a night's shelter by giving a night's entertainment.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
The Scottish Fairy Book
- By Connie Gloyer on 01-29-18
-
Celtic Mythology
- Tales of Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes
- By: Philip Freeman
- Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
- Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 96
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 88
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 85
Most people have heard of the Celts - the elusive, ancient tribal people who resided in present-day England, Ireland, Scotland and France. Paradoxically characterized as both barbaric and innocent, the Celts appeal to the modern world as a symbol of a bygone era, a world destroyed by the ambition of empire and the spread of Christianity throughout Western Europe. Despite the pervasive cultural and literary influence of the Celts, shockingly little is known of their way of life and beliefs, because very few records of their stories exist.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Not very in depth
- By A. Davies on 01-16-18
-
The Scottish Fairy Book, Volume One
- By: Elizabeth W Grierson
- Narrated by: Steven Cree
- Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 22
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 19
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 19
There are, roughly speaking, two distinct types of Scottish Fairy Tales. There are what may be called "Celtic Stories," which were handed down for centuries by word of mouth by professional story-tellers, who went about from clachan to clachan in the "Highlands and Islands," earning a night's shelter by giving a night's entertainment, and which have now been collected and classified for us by Campbell of Isla and others.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Very Entertaining Listen!
- By LilyRyn on 10-02-17
-
Irish Fairy Tales
- By: James Stephens (editor)
- Narrated by: Kevin Stillwell
- Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 44
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 39
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 41
This collection of 10 time-honored tales brims with enchantment, whimsy, and sly humor. Assembled by a renowned poet and student of Gaelic language and culture, this edition includes "The Birth of Bran", "The Little Brawl at Allen", "The Enchanted Cave of Cesh Corran", "Becuma of the White Skin", "Mongan's Frenzy", and other stories.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Great Celtic stories
- By JEFFERY on 02-19-13
-
Weird Scotland
- Monsters, Mysteries, and Magic Across the Scottish Nation
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars 15
-
Performance3 out of 5 stars 12
-
Story3 out of 5 stars 12
Not everything in Scotland is as it appears. Some Scots say this is a land haunted by spirits, a place of strange disappearances and unexplained phenomena. There is no shortage when it comes to the strange stories Scotland has to offer, and the legends and lore have compelled many to dig a little deeper and even explore this wonderful land for themselves.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
Misleading pronunciation
- By Africafan on 09-27-17
-
The Celtic World
- By: The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Jennifer Paxton PhD
- Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 307
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 280
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 279
Following the surge of interest and pride in Celtic identity since the 19th century, much of what we thought we knew about the Celts has been radically transformed. In The Celtic World, discover the incredible story of the Celtic-speaking peoples, whose art, language, and culture once spread from Ireland to Austria. This series of 24 enlightening lectures explains the traditional historical view of who the Celts were, then contrasts it with brand-new evidence from DNA analysis and archeology that totally changes our perspective on where the Celts came from.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
It's Celtic
- By Jolene on 06-17-18
-
The Scottish Fairy Book
- Collection
- By: Elizabeth W Grierson
- Narrated by: Steven Cree
- Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 11
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 10
A collection of 28 Scottish fairy tales, perfect for children (and adults) of all ages. Herein you will find what may be called Celtic stories, which were handed down for centuries by word of mouth by professional storytellers who went about from clachan to clachan in the Highlands and Islands, earning a night's shelter by giving a night's entertainment.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
The Scottish Fairy Book
- By Connie Gloyer on 01-29-18
-
Celtic Mythology
- Tales of Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes
- By: Philip Freeman
- Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
- Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 96
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 88
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 85
Most people have heard of the Celts - the elusive, ancient tribal people who resided in present-day England, Ireland, Scotland and France. Paradoxically characterized as both barbaric and innocent, the Celts appeal to the modern world as a symbol of a bygone era, a world destroyed by the ambition of empire and the spread of Christianity throughout Western Europe. Despite the pervasive cultural and literary influence of the Celts, shockingly little is known of their way of life and beliefs, because very few records of their stories exist.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Not very in depth
- By A. Davies on 01-16-18
-
The Scottish Fairy Book, Volume One
- By: Elizabeth W Grierson
- Narrated by: Steven Cree
- Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 22
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 19
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 19
There are, roughly speaking, two distinct types of Scottish Fairy Tales. There are what may be called "Celtic Stories," which were handed down for centuries by word of mouth by professional story-tellers, who went about from clachan to clachan in the "Highlands and Islands," earning a night's shelter by giving a night's entertainment, and which have now been collected and classified for us by Campbell of Isla and others.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Very Entertaining Listen!
- By LilyRyn on 10-02-17
-
Irish Fairy Tales
- By: James Stephens (editor)
- Narrated by: Kevin Stillwell
- Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 44
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 39
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 41
This collection of 10 time-honored tales brims with enchantment, whimsy, and sly humor. Assembled by a renowned poet and student of Gaelic language and culture, this edition includes "The Birth of Bran", "The Little Brawl at Allen", "The Enchanted Cave of Cesh Corran", "Becuma of the White Skin", "Mongan's Frenzy", and other stories.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Great Celtic stories
- By JEFFERY on 02-19-13
-
Weird Scotland
- Monsters, Mysteries, and Magic Across the Scottish Nation
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars 15
-
Performance3 out of 5 stars 12
-
Story3 out of 5 stars 12
Not everything in Scotland is as it appears. Some Scots say this is a land haunted by spirits, a place of strange disappearances and unexplained phenomena. There is no shortage when it comes to the strange stories Scotland has to offer, and the legends and lore have compelled many to dig a little deeper and even explore this wonderful land for themselves.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
Misleading pronunciation
- By Africafan on 09-27-17
-
The Celtic World
- By: The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Jennifer Paxton PhD
- Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 307
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 280
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 279
Following the surge of interest and pride in Celtic identity since the 19th century, much of what we thought we knew about the Celts has been radically transformed. In The Celtic World, discover the incredible story of the Celtic-speaking peoples, whose art, language, and culture once spread from Ireland to Austria. This series of 24 enlightening lectures explains the traditional historical view of who the Celts were, then contrasts it with brand-new evidence from DNA analysis and archeology that totally changes our perspective on where the Celts came from.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
It's Celtic
- By Jolene on 06-17-18
-
Tales from Old Ireland
- By: Malachy Doyle
- Narrated by: Maura O'Connell
- Length: 1 hr and 23 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 47
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 35
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 35
Internationally acclaimed Irish folksinger Maura O'Connell narrates seven of the brightest jewels from the Irish storytelling tradition in this magnificent, unabridged recording of Malachy Doyle's Tales from Old Ireland. With its captivating language, larger-than-life characters, dramatic landscapes, and magical happenings, this enchanting collection of favorite Irish folk tales will transport listeners to another world for many happy hours.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Enchanting
- By David Eggerschwiler on 06-04-07
-
Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales
- By: Nelson Mandela (editor)
- Narrated by: Samuel L. Jackson, Whoopi Goldberg, Matt Damon, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 397
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 246
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 248
Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales is an audiobook benefiting children orphaned and impacted by HIV/AIDS in South Africa, featuring Gillian Anderson, Benjamin Bratt, LeVar Burton, Ricardo Chavira, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Hayes, Hugh Jackman, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, and Alan Rickman.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Exotic, fun and fascinating
- By Penny on 08-13-09
-
London
- By: Edward Rutherfurd
- Narrated by: Andrew Wincott
- Length: 49 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 167
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 151
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 150
Here is Edward Rutherfurd's classic novel of London, a glorious pageant spanning 2,000 years. He brings this vibrant city's long and noble history alive through the ever-shifting fortunes, fates, and intrigues of half-a-dozen families, from the age of Julius Caesar to the 20th century. Generation after generation, these families embody the passion, struggle, wealth, and verve of the greatest city in the world.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Absolutely Fabulous!
- By Angelyn S. Furst on 03-04-18
-
Ghostland
- An American History in Haunted Places
- By: Colin Dickey
- Narrated by: Jon Lindstrom
- Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 321
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 289
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 287
Colin Dickey is on the trail of America's ghosts. Crammed into old houses and hotels, abandoned prisons and empty hospitals, the spirits that linger continue to capture our collective imagination, but why? His own fascination piqued by a house hunt in Los Angeles that revealed derelict foreclosures and "zombie homes", Dickey embarks on a journey across the continental United States to decode and unpack the American history repressed in our most famous haunted places.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
A fluffed-up college essay writ large.
- By Gavin on 10-13-16
-
Norse Mythology
- By: Neil Gaiman
- Narrated by: Neil Gaiman
- Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 36,152
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 33,070
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 32,906
Neil Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction. Now he turns his attention back to the source, presenting a bravura rendition of the great northern tales. In Norse Mythology, Gaiman fashions primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds; delves into the exploits of the deities, dwarves, and giants; and culminates in Ragnarok, the twilight of the gods and the rebirth of a new time and people.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
A Comedy-Tragedy of Gods Giants Dwarfs & Monsters
- By Jefferson on 02-24-17
-
Himself
- A Novel
- By: Jess Kidd
- Narrated by: Aiden Kelly
- Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 534
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 499
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 500
Having been abandoned on the steps of an orphanage as an infant, lovable car thief and Dublin charmer Mahony assumed all his life that his mother had simply given him up. But when he receives an anonymous note suggesting that foul play may have led to his mother's disappearance, he sees only one option: to return to the rural Irish village where he was born and find out what really happened 26 years ago.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Masterful narration of a clever story
- By J. Lynn on 03-28-17
-
Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths
- One of the Best-selling Mythology Books of All Time
- By: Bernard Evslin
- Narrated by: Todd Haberkorn
- Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,351
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,201
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,211
Having sold millions of copies in print, Bernard Evslin’s classic retelling of the Greek myths captures the excitement and enchantment of these stories that have influenced many of today’s popular films and novels. Easy to understand and fun to read for both adults and children, it is no wonder this book has been taught in schools all over the world.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Mystical Myths
- By Iona Sawyer on 12-20-14
-
A Brief History of the Celts
- Brief Histories
- By: Peter Berresford Ellis
- Narrated by: Christopher Oxford
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 99
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 94
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 94
For centuries the Celts held sway in Europe. Even after their conquest by the Romans, their culture remained vigorous, ensuring that much of it endured to feed an endless fascination with Celtic history and myths, artwork and treasures. A foremost authority on the Celtic peoples and their culture, Peter Berresford Ellis presents an invigoration overview of their world. With his gift for making the scholarly accessible, he discusses the Celts' mysterious origins and early history and investigates their rich and complex society.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
A bit dry, but overall interesting
- By Lokkish on 04-13-15
-
Homer Box Set: Iliad & Odyssey
- By: Homer, W. H. D. Rouse - translator
- Narrated by: Anthony Heald
- Length: 25 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,236
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,132
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,131
Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey are unquestionably two of the greatest epic masterpieces in Western literature. Though more than 2,700 years old, their stories of brave heroics, capricious gods, and towering human emotions are vividly timeless. The Iliad can justly be called the world’s greatest war epic. The terrible and long-drawn-out siege of Troy remains one of the classic campaigns. The Odyssey chronicles the many trials and adventures Odysseus must pass through on his long journey home from the Trojan wars to his beloved wife.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Revisit the Classics
- By The Kindler on 07-28-16
-
Le Morte D'Arthur
- By: Sir Thomas Malory
- Narrated by: Chris MacDonnell
- Length: 37 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 60
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 56
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 56
To the modern eye, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table have many similarities to our own contemporary super-heroes. Equipped with magical powers, enchanted swords, super-strength, and countless villains to take on, they protect the weak and innocent and adhere to their own code of honor. Comparing Batman, Superman, and Captain America to Sir Launcelot, Sir Tristram, and Sir Galahad isn't a huge leap of the imagination.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Marathon of smiting!
- By URU Massage on 01-23-18
-
The Power of Myth: Programs 1-6
- By: Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers
- Narrated by: Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers
- Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,948
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,405
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,398
An exhilarating journey into the mind and spirit of a remarkable man, a legendary teacher, and a masterful storyteller, conducted by TV journalist Bill Moyers for their acclaimed PBS series.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
A series that changed my life
- By Lucas on 10-03-09
-
The Romanovs
- 1613-1918
- By: Simon Sebag Montefiore
- Narrated by: Simon Beale
- Length: 28 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 715
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 654
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 653
This is the intimate story of 20 tsars and tsarinas, some touched by genius, some by madness, but all inspired by holy autocracy and imperial ambition. Simon Sebag Montefiore's gripping chronicle reveals their secret world of unlimited power and ruthless empire building, overshadowed by palace conspiracy, family rivalries, sexual decadence, and wild extravagance, with a global cast of adventurers, courtesans, revolutionaries, and poets, from Ivan the Terrible to Tolstoy and Pushkin.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Scholarly but gripping
- By William on 06-16-16
Publisher's Summary
This is a selection of the myths and legends of Scotland, filled with local color, from Scottish journalist, folklorist, and writer Donald Alexander Mackenzie. These stories offer not only glimpses of ancient times and of old habits of thought and life but also of the country itself at different times of the year.
More from the same
What members say
Average Customer Ratings
Overall
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars3
-
4 Stars0
-
3 Stars2
-
2 Stars0
-
1 Stars0
Performance
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars2
-
4 Stars2
-
3 Stars1
-
2 Stars0
-
1 Stars0
Story
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars3
-
4 Stars0
-
3 Stars2
-
2 Stars0
-
1 Stars0
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Jan
- MKE
- 12-05-16
Myths and lore from the past
This collection of tales from the Scots correlates with those from Wales and Ireland and seem less doom and gloom than those of the mainland. Magic, adventure, giants, and goddesses populate this interest collection.
Chekijian gave a fine audio performance once again.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
-
Overall1 out of 5 stars
-
Performance1 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Emma Block
- 02-02-18
Shocking accent.
I don't know where the narrator is from but his accent is painfully contrived. The worst crime is his frequently repeated mispronunciation of Gaelic which, when referring to Scottish people/language should be pronounced Gallic not gail-ik. The stories are amazing but I can't listen to this numpty reading them.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful