They are shape shifters taking the form that is most attractive to their victims. I think their original shape is that of a horse. Some historians argue that a kelpies are not aquatic but all the myths I've read is this mythical beast resides in water. It also has control over the weather, if you piss one off it can call in a storm and flood your village. It kind of reminds me of the Asian Naga, which looks like a snake but can take the form of a human. Both supernatural beings are easy to anger and vindictive in nature with supernatural powers. Although the Nagas can be wonderful beings, protecting the Teachings of The Buddha and protected the Buddha when he meditated under the Bodhi Tree. The kelpie comes from the fairy worlds in Scottish mythology
We Indian are very familiar to the tales of the Nagas. Even we have a festival for them, it is called "Naagpanchmi" on this day it brings good fortune to see the snakes and feed them milk.
They are shape shifters taking the form that is most attractive to their victims. I think their original shape is that of a horse. Some historians argue that a kelpies are not aquatic but all the myths I've read is this mythical beast resides in water. It also has control over the weather, if you piss one off it can call in a storm and flood your village. It kind of reminds me of the Asian Naga, which looks like a snake but can take the form of a human. Both supernatural beings are easy to anger and vindictive in nature with supernatural powers. Although the Nagas can be wonderful beings, protecting the Teachings of The Buddha and protected the Buddha when he meditated under the Bodhi Tree. The kelpie comes from the fairy worlds in Scottish mythology
We Indian are very familiar to the tales of the Nagas. Even we have a festival for them, it is called "Naagpanchmi" on this day it brings good fortune to see the snakes and feed them milk.