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John o Arnha choking a monster
John o Arnha choking a monster, beating him with a cudgel while other demons fly above and three witches stir a cauldron. The Kelpy tried we John to grapple, But Arn caught him by the thrapple, And gar d his carcase sweep the stanners, Whilk made a noise like corn fanners... Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Beatties John o Arnha, Montrose, Scotland, 1826
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John o' Arnha: The Scottish Traveler's Encounter with the Monstrous Kelpie This hand-colored copperplate engraving, entitled "John o' Arnha, Montrose, Scotland, 1826," depicts a legendary tale of John o' Arnha, a Scottish traveler, and his encounter with a monstrous water creature known as the Kelpie. The scene unfolds on a dark and ominous road, where John, dressed in a coarse coat and kilt, stands tall and determined, choking the Kelpie with all his might. The monster, with the body of a horse and the head of a man, tries to grapple John, but he catches it by the throat, silencing its roar that echoed like the sound of corn mills. Surrounding the scene, three witches, dressed in traditional Scottish attire, stir a bubbling cauldron, adding to the eerie atmosphere. Above them, demons fly, their eldritch forms casting long, ominous shadows. John's loyal dog, Pat, and his faithful companion, a diminutive old woman, watch in awe, their faces filled with a mix of fear and admiration. John o' Arnha is a classic example of Scottish folklore, a tall tale that has been passed down through generations. The story goes that John was a traveler who encountered the Kelpie on a lonely road and, using his wit and bravery, managed to defeat the monster by choking it. This engraving, created by George Beattie in the 19th century, captures the essence of this supernatural encounter, blending elements of the occult, fiction, and caricature.
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