Mermaids: The Myths, Legends, and Lore

Mermaids: The Myths, Legends, and Lore

by Skye Alexander
Mermaids: The Myths, Legends, and Lore

Mermaids: The Myths, Legends, and Lore

by Skye Alexander

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Overview

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 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!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781440538575
Publisher: Adams Media
Publication date: 05/18/2012
Pages: 224
Sales rank: 150,130
Product dimensions: 5.80(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

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.
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