Mermaids
The Myths, Legends, and Lore
Published on 18. May 2012
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-4405-3857-5 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
"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)"More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Holbrook, MA
United States
Dimensions
Height: 204 mm
Width: 149 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
394 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4405-3857-5 (9781440538575)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
10/2017
1st Edition
Adams Media
€3.95
Available for download
Person
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 Witchcraft, The Modern Witchcraft Spell Book, The Modern Witchcraft Grimoire, The 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.