"A mermaid found a swimming lad, Picked him for her own, Pressed her body to his body, Laughed; and plunging down Forgot in cruel happiness That even lovers drown." (William Butler Yeats)"

Dive into a beautifully illustrated guide to mermaid myths, legends, and lore from around the world.

Discover the myths, legends, and lore behind everyone’s favorite sea creature—mermaids.

The allure and mystery of mermaids has taken hold of our psyche for ages. From the Irish merrows who come on land to search for human husbands to the infamous Fiji Mermaid made popular by P.T. Barnum, these sea maidens (and sometimes men) appear throughout folklore and mythology across cultures.

Inside this captivating collection, complete with beautiful illustrations, you’ll uncover mermaid folklore, explore symbols and themes linked to these mythical sea creatures, and read mermaid tales and ocean legends that have enchanted people for centuries. From mermaid history to myths from around the world, this comprehensive mermaid guide is both a fascinating read and a perfect gift for sea lovers.

Mermaids invites you to explore the world of sea mythology—get swept away by the magic of the deep.
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For centuries, people have been fascinated and enchanted by tales of mermaids. These watery temptresses can be found in folklore and mythology from every tradition in the world. This title delves into the myths surrounding these enigmatic beings, explores the common symbols associated with them, and presents tales of merfolk from around the world.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781440538575
Publisert
2012-05-18
Utgiver
Adams Media Corporation
Vekt
352 gr
Høyde
191 mm
Bredde
140 mm
Dybde
20 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
224

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Biografisk notat

Skye Alexander is the award-winning author of more than thirty fiction and nonfiction books, including Your Goddess Year, The Only Tarot Book You’ll Ever Need, The Modern Guide to WitchcraftThe Modern Witchcraft Spell BookThe Modern Witchcraft GrimoireThe Modern Witchcraft Book of Tarot, and The Modern Witchcraft Book of Love Spells. Her stories have been published in anthologies internationally, and her work has been translated into more than a dozen languages. The Discovery Channel featured her in the TV special, Secret Stonehenge, doing a ritual at Stonehenge. She divides her time between Texas and Massachusetts.