Selkies And Kelpies: The Fairytale Degree


	Selkies And Kelpies: The Fairytale Degree

wiccantexan

3-7-2008 11:43 PM

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myth, scotland, university, folklore, history, legends

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3-8-2008 5:58 PM

kkcapricorn

How can they be certain that it is a myth?

3-8-2008 6:21 PM

wiccantexan

Because until it's proven, it's simply a legend.

3-9-2008 1:40 AM

tanyamm

We've got Ogopogo.

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