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Mermaids: The Myths, Legends, and Lore

(Hardback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Mermaids: The Myths, Legends, and Lore

Contributors:

By (Author) Skye Alexander

ISBN:

9781440538575

Publisher:

Adams Media Corporation

Imprint:

Adams Media Corporation

Publication Date:

18th May 2012

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Dewey:

398.21

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Hardback

Number of Pages:

224

Dimensions:

Width 140mm, Height 191mm, Spine 20mm

Weight:

352g

Description

Discover the myths, legends, and lore behind everyones favorite sea creaturemermaids.

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 fake Fiji Mermaid made popular by P.T Barnum, these sea maidens (and sometimes men) can be found in folklore and mythology from every tradition in the world.

Inside this captivating collection, complete with beautiful illustrations throughout, you'll discover the myths surrounding these enigmatic beings, explore the common symbols associated with them, and learn tales of merfolk from around the world. Dive into Mermaids and get swept away!

Reviews

"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)"

Author Bio

Skye Alexander is the award-winning author of more than thirty fiction and nonfiction books, includingYour Goddess Year,The Only Tarot Book Youll Ever Need, The Modern Guide to Witchcraft,The Modern Witchcraft Spell Book,The Modern Witchcraft Grimoire,The Modern Witchcraft Book of Tarot, andThe 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.

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