Myth, Superstitions, Lore

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1. Which Scottish based play is considered unlucky and had much negative superstition attached to it? 39 Steps MacTavish MacBeth Braveheart

2. What does it mean in Scotland if a red butterfly is seen? This year's turnip harvest will be spoiled and inedible A shortage of fresh Scottish salmon this season in the rivers Scarlet Fever of epidemic proportions will arrive It is a witch disguised as a butterfly

3. What happens in Scottish superstition if a strange black cat is seen on the porch? It brings appalling bad luck and dark days ahead It means that there are fleas in the house and he is staying outside It means that there is a nasty mice or rat infestation It brings great luck and prosperity

4. In Scottish folklore the planet Venus, as the evening star, is named which of the following? Bright Star Morag Causleen Shining Lassie

5. What is the name of the Scottish river spirit or water devil? Kelpie Angus Dobbin MacTrotter

6. Who is 'Black Donald' in Scottish mythology? The devil A robber A coal miner The taxman

7. An object of old Scottish myth and legend 'The Stone of Destiny' was used for what ancient rite and ceremony? In the public execution of royal persons or nobles In a ceremony for making swords battle-worthy In the coronation of ancient kings To lay dead kings on it before the funeral service

8. Ever heard of Nessie? Better known as The Loch Ness Monster (let us presume 'she' is a 'she'). Who is reputed to have been the first person to see her? St Jude St Andrew St Columba St Patrick

9. 'Glamis', one of the most haunted castles in Scotland has a various array of ghosts. Which one of the following describes the most famous, female apparition? Grey Lady Green Lady White Lady Silver Lady

10. In old superstition, many Scottish fishermen believed that seagulls were what? Souls of dead, drowned sailors Good luck omens for big, successful fish catches Spirits of dead Vikings searching for their longboats Bad luck omens predicting dangerous, stormy weather