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Mermaids, mermen & alchemical mysteries from the "Clavis Artis" held in Trieste's Biblioteca Civica Attilio Hortis & published in Germany in the late 17thc. The manuscript's title page claims it's a translation of Zoroaster written on dragon skin in the 13thc

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Edvard Munch's The Mermaid (1896) explores some of the central themes of his oeuvre, like the relation between danger and desire, with the Mermaid representing the seductress that lures a man to his doom, by tempting him to chase her into the ocean.

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One of the most iconic versions of the kappa in modern media, is Kapp’n from the Animal Crossing series. Kapp’n ferries players across the sea in his boat while serenading them with his songs.

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We plan on sharing stories & history of Scottish folklore, fairytales and legends as often as possible so you can all learn about these wonderful creatures and tales…

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; Inuit myth tells of the akhlut, an orca-like creature that takes the form of a wolf while on land. If you see wolf prints disappear into the sea, you may have just missed an akhlut.

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In Slavic mythology, the rusalka (plural: rusalki) is a spirit associated with nature. It was believed that rusalki took care of waters, forests and fields. They were represented either as little or as young girls with loose hair and pale skin.

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In Polish folklore souls of drown women become topielica(s). They feed on the moonlight and sing songs that lure men towards them, into the water.
A flute made when their song can be heard will have an exceptionally beautiful sound.

Art by K. Alchimowicz

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Not a tale but when I was looking for images for I came across this which I'd never seen before and I quite like.

"A Mermaid Feeding her Young" from the Workshop of Workshop of Giulio Romano, early 16th century.

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Multiple European dynasties claim to be descended from Melusine, the spirit of a river or well found in France or the Low Country. Free-spirited and unconquerable, in her true form she was half-fish or serpent, and even sometimes had wings.

🖼: C. Tesser

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Nykur - a water horse.

Nykurs are cruel creatures. They present themselves as tame, friendly 🐴, but anyone who mounts them will find themselves sticking to it’s back. The nykur then gallops off into the 🌊, plunging its rider into the 💦 and drowning them.

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Toad of Toad Hall - known as "Toady" to his friends. Toad inherited his wealth from his late father. He is prone to obsessions such as punting, houseboats, and horse-drawn caravans.


🎨 Philip Mendoza

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Who would be
A mermaid fair,
Singing alone,
Combing her hair
Under the sea,
In a golden curl
With a comb of pearl,
On a throne? –Alfred, Lord Tennyson

🎨Warwick Goble

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The Cù-Sith: The Cù-Sìth was feared due to the belief that it was a harbinger of death – much like the Grim Reaper. So while the Cat Sìth would steal the souls of the dead, the Cù-Sìth would take the soul to the afterlife.

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There's a tale from the Solway Firth of a mermaid who fell in love with a sailor whom she rescued when his ship ran aground. She slipped a gold ring on his finger and promised to return, but after many years, he died, alone.


art: Arthur Rackham

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I declare this Fairytale AU a very 🧙‍♂️𝔪𝔞𝔤𝔦𝔠𝔞𝔩🧙‍♂️ idea

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Introducing Gina! She’s an Ultrainian peasant living in poverty who often dreams of being a princess.

She reads fairytales over and over, waiting for her happy ending- pretending to be well-off when she’s the exact opposite..

(1/9 design & art by @._kawarumii!)

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