Orygynale Cronykil

The Orygynale Cronykil is a historical work by Andrew of Wyntoun, a Scottish chronicler born around 1350. Written in Middle Scots, it is a significant historical source for the late 14th and early 15th centuries. The chronicle, composed in octosyllabic couplets, covers the history of mankind, with a particular focus on Scotland, from creation up to 1420. Wyntoun compiled his work using various monastic records and other historical texts. It is notable for being the original source for the encounter between Macbeth and the witches, which later appeared in Shakespeare's play Macbeth. The chronicle also provides valuable information about the death of Robert Bruce, a Scottish hero. Chronicles are continuous historical accounts arranged by time, often serving as sources for later works.12