Notes on Scottish Curing-Stones and Amulets

J Y Simpson (Author)


Keywords:
Charm Stones, Curing Stones, Medicine, Superstition, Folklore, Animal remains, Animal sacrifice, Adamnan, Stone, Original Documents, Hagiography, Female antiquarians, Robert the Bruce
Period(s):
Antiquity, Nineteenth century

Abstract


The author discusses the intersection of magic, superstition and medicine from written records in Antiquity to the superstitions still practiced in Scotland in the nineteenth century. Most of the article is dedicated to the discussion of items such as stones or charms that were believed to cure disease in humans and livestock. Several examples associated with famous Scots were borrowed and exhibited on the day and some of the artefacts in the Society’s museum are also mentioned.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.004.211.224

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Published
30-11-1862
How to Cite
Simpson, J. Y. (1862). Notes on Scottish Curing-Stones and Amulets. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 4, 211–224. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.004.211.224
Issue
Vol. 4 (1863)
Section
Articles
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.004.211.224