The Concept of a Changeling in Scottish Folklore and History
Often, the fairy left a piece of enchanted wood (a "stock") that looked like a sick baby but eventually appeared to die, forcing the parents to "return" the changeling. 💔 The Unspoken Threat
According to Celtic mythology, fairies—or the "Good People"—didn't always play nice. They often coveted healthy human babies and, in their place, left a "changeling". 👁️ What Does a Changeling Look Like? Folklore describes them in many ways:
The Concept of a Changeling in Scottish Folklore and History
Often, the fairy left a piece of enchanted wood (a "stock") that looked like a sick baby but eventually appeared to die, forcing the parents to "return" the changeling. 💔 The Unspoken Threat
According to Celtic mythology, fairies—or the "Good People"—didn't always play nice. They often coveted healthy human babies and, in their place, left a "changeling". 👁️ What Does a Changeling Look Like? Folklore describes them in many ways: