Kelpie example sentences

Related (6): shape-shifter, malevolent, equine, haunting, supernatural, trickster

kel·pie

noun

kelpie (noun) · kelpies (plural noun)

  - a water spirit of Scottish folklore, typically taking the form of a horse and reputed to delight in the drowning of travelers.

  - a sheepdog of an Australian breed with a smooth coat, originally bred from a Scottish collie.

Synonyms

sprite, pixie, elf, imp, brownie, puck, dwarf, gnome, goblin, hobgoblin, troll, leprechaun, Sidhe, peri, faerie, fay, nix, nixie, hob, elfin

"Kelpie" Example Sentences

1. The legendary kelpie is said to lure unsuspecting travelers into the water to drown.
2. The kelpie's coat was as black as night and shimmered in the moonlight.
3. As a child, Sarah was terrified of the kelpie that lived in the river near her home.
4. When the kelpie emerged from the water, its eyes glowed like fiery embers.
5. Despite its fearsome reputation, the kelpie was known to be a gentle guardian of the river.
6. The kelpie's powerful tail whipped up a storm of waves as it swam.
7. The villagers believed that the kelpie held the secrets of the sea, and offered it gifts in exchange for good fortune.
8. Many sailors feared the kelpie, convinced that it brought bad luck and storms.
9. The kelpie's haunting song echoed across the water, drawing listeners irresistibly closer to the shore.
10. When the kelpie appeared, the fishermen knew it was time to lower their nets and wait for the catch to come.
11. In Scottish folklore, the kelpie is often depicted as a horse with a flowing mane and seaweed in its tail.
12. Some legends say that the kelpie can shape-shift into other forms, such as a human or a bird.
13. The kelpie's enchanting beauty belied its deadly nature, as many a traveler had learned to their peril.
14. Children in the village loved to scare each other with tales of the kelpie, never suspecting that it might be watching them from the river.
15. The kelpie's eerie laughter echoed through the mist as it watched the humans scrambling for safety on the shore.
16. According to some stories, the only way to defeat a kelpie was to catch it by its bridle, which was said to be made of seaweed and impossible to break.
17. Some believed that the kelpie was a manifestation of the sea god, sent to punish those who disrespected the ocean.
18. As the kelpie galloped through the waves, the spray glittered like diamonds in the sunlight.
19. The old fisherman claimed that he had seen the kelpie up close, and that its eyes had looked like bottomless pits filled with darkness.
20. Although the kelpie was said to be immortal, some legends spoke of a magical stone that could turn it to stone.
21. Legend had it that the kelpie would emerge from the river only on the night of the summer solstice, to dance under the stars.
22. Some people claimed that they had ridden the kelpie's back across the waves, and that it was like flying.
23. The kelpie's mane and tail were tangled with seaweed and shells, and it smelled of salt and brine.
24. To the untrained eye, the kelpie looked like an ordinary horse, but those who knew its secrets could recognize it by the webbing between its hooves.
25. In the old days, people would leave offerings of grain and fruit at the riverbank to appease the kelpie and ensure a good harvest.
26. The kelpie's mysterious nature made it the perfect subject for artists and poets, who were captivated by its beauty and danger.
27. Despite its fearsome appearance, the kelpie was said to possess magical powers that could heal and purify the water.
28. The old woman warned her grandchildren never to go near the river at night, lest they be taken by the kelpie and dragged to the depths.
29. According to legend, the kelpie could only be tamed by a maiden pure of heart who could look into its eyes and see the goodness within.
30. Some people thought that the kelpie was a figment of the imagination, born from the wild tales of sailors and fishermen.

Common Phases

1. "Be careful near the water's edge; the kelpie might be lurking."
2. "Legend has it that the kelpie can shapeshift into a handsome man or a majestic horse."
3. "It is said that if a human mounts a kelpie, they will be taken on a wild ride and never return."
4. "In Scottish folklore, some believe that the kelpie is a protector of water and can grant wishes."
5. "Many tales portray the kelpie as a malevolent creature that drowns its victims and devours their flesh."

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