Did ye know that the silkies put aside their skins when they come ashore, and walk like men? And if ye find a silkie's skin and hide it, he-or she-" he added, fairly, "canna go into the sea again, but must stay with ye on the land.
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In the novel "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon, there is a famous quote about silkies, mythical creatures that can transform from seals into humans. The passage highlights a fantastical belief that these beings shed their skins when they come onto land and that they walk like ordinary people. This concept enriches the story's exploration of identity and transformation.
The quote also introduces a crucial idea that if someone finds a silkie's skin...
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