Prophecies of the Brahan Seer - Paperback

by Alexander MacKenzie (Author), Andrew Lang (Author)

""Prophecies of the Brahan Seer"" is a book written by Alexander MacKenzie that delves into the life and predictions of the legendary Scottish prophet, Coinneach Odhar or the Brahan Seer. The book explores the origins of the Brahan Seer, his life and times, and the various prophecies he made that have come true over the years. The author also examines the cultural and historical context of the prophecies, shedding light on the beliefs and practices of the people of Scotland during the Brahan Seer's time. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Scottish folklore, prophecy, and history.1917. This book discusses second sight, or premonition. Many men have written on this subject, some of which are referred to within this text. The purpose herein is to place before the reader the prophecies of the Brahan Seer, as far as the author has been able to procure them. Contents: prophecies which might be attributed to natural shrewdness; prophecies unfulfilled; prophecies as to the fulfillment of which there is doubt; prophecies wholly or partially fulfilled; sketch of the family of Seaforth; Seaforth's dream and doom; the Seer's death; fulfillment of the Seaforth prophecy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.