by D. B. Blair
About this book
Coinneach Odhar Am Fiosaiche by D. B. Blair resurrects the legendary tale of one of Scottish Gaelic history's most enigmatic figures—the famous seer whose prophecies captivated Highland imagination for centuries. Nearly two and a half centuries after Coinneach Odhar's lifetime, his extraordinary life and remarkable predictions were fading from collective memory when this historical account was first serialized in Mac Talla magazine in 1893.
Blair, a respected Gaelic scholar, draws from oral traditions and historical records to chronicle the life of this celebrated prophet during an era when the Scottish Highlands embraced beliefs in "Taibhsearachd," or "the Second Sight." Through Blair's meticulous narrative, readers encounter the cultural context that shaped Coinneach Odhar's influence across the Highlands, from the dramatic landscapes of Muideart to the turbulent events of 1745.
Originally published in Sydney in 1900, this Gaelic historical text preserves invaluable folklore and biographical detail that might otherwise have been lost. This audiobook is ideal for listeners fascinated by Scottish history, Gaelic cultural heritage, Celtic mythology, and the traditions of Highland seership. Whether you're exploring your ancestral roots or discovering the mystical dimensions of Gaelic Scotland, Blair's account offers an engaging gateway into the life and legacy of one of history's most storied prophets.
