A kelpie or 'river horse' in Scottish folklore is a magical creature or monster that can change shape. It may appear as a handsome horse with a costly saddle and harness, found grazing unattended by the side of a river or loch. When someone is unwise enough to mount the horse, it plunges into the water, first drowning and then eating the unlucky rider.
In some accounts, kelpies may also transform themselves into beautiful women in order to lure unwary men to their doom.
A kelpie or 'river horse' in Scottish folklore is a magical creature or monster that can change shape. It may appear as a handsome horse with a costly saddle and harness, found grazing unattended by the side of a river or loch. When someone is unwise enough to mount the horse, it plunges into the water, first drowning and then eating the unlucky rider.
In some accounts, kelpies may also transform themselves into beautiful women in order to lure unwary men to their doom.
The only problem is that the kelpie in the song is male and seducing away young women. The actual lyrics to the song make that very clear. ;)
The only problem is that the kelpie in the song is male and seducing away young women. The actual lyrics to the song make that very clear. ;)