Fairy Pools
Fairy Pools are a waterfall phenomenon in the southern part of the Isle of Skye.
History
In the 9th century, the Viking Eivor Varinsdottir visited the Fairy Pools to locate one of the triangular shards for the pedestal in the Cave of Gold. While investigating, Eivor found the ancient stele behind the waterfall with its shard missing. Leaving the area, the middle of the pools was soon accompanied by an old woman with a bow and a group of wolves. Eivor went and spoke with the old woman.[1]
Speaking with the old woman, Eivor was told to be a sacrifice, as the "fairies" told the woman to commit sacrifices to please them as the woman held the shard. Devising of a plan, Eivor acted on her best interests and retrieved the shard from the old woman. With the shard, she left the area as fast as possible.[1]
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Eivor visiting the Fairy Pools -
Fairy Pools' waterfalls and sacrificial table -
Fairy Pools' waterfalls and sacrificial table
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