In traditional Scottish Gaelic folklore, the Water Horse is known as the or kelpie .
: Unlike the friendly modern interpretations, the original kelpie was a malevolent, shape-shifting spirit. It often appeared as a beautiful black horse grazing by a river, luring weary travelers to mount it. subtitle The Water Horse
: Once a person sat on its back, the kelpie’s hide became magically adhesive, making it impossible to dismount. The creature would then gallop into the deepest part of the water to drown and devour its victim. In traditional Scottish Gaelic folklore, the Water Horse