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a mythological water spirit inhabiting the lochs and pools of Scotland
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The kelpie is a mythical creature from Scottish folklore, often depicted as a shape-shifting water spirit.
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I heard there's a kelpie that supposedly lives in the lake near our town.
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That kelpie is one sneaky creature, always causing trouble around here.
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The kelpie in the story symbolizes the dangers of the unknown lurking beneath the surface.