Sawney Bean, the Scottish cannibal. (folklore character)(Research Paper)

From: Folklore | Date: January 1, 1997| Author: Cornwell, David; Hobbs, Sandy | Copyright information

Sawney Bean is a folklore character in Scottish literature. The story's origin remains a puzzle to residents and tourists. A study revealed that there are no proof of any historical events which can be connected to Sawney Bean and his family. Thus, the story is simply a local legend which is believed to be an effective tool for attracting tourists. However, it is suggested that the story be told in an efficient way for the survival of the story in the succeeding generations.

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