Black Donald
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Black Donald is a Highland
colloquialism for the Devil
in Scottish mythology
. The defining characteristic of Black Donald is his cloven feet, which betray whatever disguise he assumes.
Scottish Highlands
The Highlands is an historic region of Scotland. The area is sometimes referred to as the "Scottish Highlands". It was culturally distinguishable from the Lowlands from the later Middle Ages into the modern period, when Lowland Scots replaced Scottish Gaelic throughout most of the Lowlands...
colloquialism for the Devil
Devil
The Devil is believed in many religions and cultures to be a powerful, supernatural entity that is the personification of evil and the enemy of God and humankind. The nature of the role varies greatly...
in Scottish mythology
Scottish mythology
Scottish mythology may refer to any of the mythologies of Scotland.Myths have emerged for various purposes throughout the history of Scotland, sometimes being elaborated upon by successive generations, and at other times being completely rejected and replaced by other explanatory narratives.-...
. The defining characteristic of Black Donald is his cloven feet, which betray whatever disguise he assumes.
In history
- The first chief of historical record, and the eleventh chief, of Clan CameronClan CameronClan Cameron is a West Highland Scottish clan, with one main branch Lochiel, and numerous cadet branches. The Clan Cameron lands are in Lochaber and within their lands is the mountain Ben Nevis which is the highest mountain in the British Isles. The chief of the clan is customarily referred to as...
was Domnhuill Dubh, who fought as a vassal of the Lord of the IslesLord of the IslesThe designation Lord of the Isles is today a title of Scottish nobility with historical roots that go back beyond the Kingdom of Scotland. It emerged from a series of hybrid Viking/Gaelic rulers of the west coast and islands of Scotland in the Middle Ages, who wielded sea-power with fleets of...
at HarlawHarlawHarlaw might refer to various things in Scotland:* The Battle of Harlaw, 24 July 1411, fought near Inverurie* Harlaw Academy, formerly Aberdeen High School for Girls, Aberdeen* Harlaw Park, Inverurie, home ground of Inverurie Loco Works F.C....
in 1411.