Mermaids: The Myths, Legends, and Lore
By (Author) Skye Alexander
Adams Media Corporation
Adams Media Corporation
18th May 2012
United States
General
Non Fiction
398.21
Hardback
224
Width 140mm, Height 191mm, Spine 20mm
352g
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!
"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)"
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.