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The hippocampus (also the name for a coiled part of the human brain--thank psych. degree ) are part horse/ part fish seas creatures credited w/ pulling Neptune's chariot & perhaps also providing transport for common merfolk.

Illustrations: Ari Berk

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Shamans are said to travel into the depths of the ocean to appease Sedna, Inuit goddess of the sea, mother of seals, otters and whales, to ensure good hunting. Frequently they attempt and gain favour by brushing her hair

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In Ireland, the Aos Sí were also seen at sea in tiny boats. The Folklorist Lady Gregory was told by a fisherman from Galway "The fairies are in the sea as well as on the land. That is well-known by those that are out fishing by the coast" Image: J. A FITZGERALD

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Gloson: The Swedish Ghost That Will Cleave You in Half by for (Img: © Robin Kuusela) https://t.co/cV9KiIvJgc

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Fishermen in Hokkaido once carried scythes to defend themselves when the sky turned red, which warns of the giant red octopus Akkorokamui who can swallow a ship in a single gulp art by

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Happy [Sea Sprites, John Anster Fitzgerald]

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In Czech and Slovenian tales the Vodníci live in rivers, and store the souls of the drowned in porcelain teapots. When the lid is lifted, the soul in bubble form is released and so freed.
Image: Ivan Bilibin 1934

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My Dutch mother gave me a treasured a copy of Hans Andersen c1915. Dutch illustrator, Rie Cramer was influenced by Beardsley, Rackham & Dulac & had a distinct Art Nouveau style. I love this poignantly naked Little Mermaid once she'd lost her tail.

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According to legend, Burano lace first began with a wedding veil spun of sea foam by a siren's tail for a Venetian sailor who resisted her charms.

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A faroese selkie for 🐚
From a story I wrote and illustrated for Encounters with the Imaginary vol.III, by

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For this week’s watery theme, here are a few little aquatic dragons for you all. 🙂🐉

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In Greek myth, the legendary sea monster Scylla was once a lovely naiad. One story says she was coveted by the sea god Poseidon & transformed by a romantic rival. In another story, she was admired by the sea god Glaucus & transformed by the sorceress Circe.

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Baba Yaga is one of my favourite characters in fairy tale and folklore. I've made several illustrations around her, but would love to work on a whole book one day. Listening to talk about her on has got me thinking of ideas all over again.

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New episode! Fallen Angels & Nephilim! Prehistoric bones dug up & hung in churches! The blood-drenched adventures of Jack the Giant Killer, & some mysterious London effigies. Stories w/ music & FX. On , Stitcher, & HERE: https://t.co/JgYz53f4nn

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MERMAID'S TAIL A mermaid's tail prevents access to her 'lady parts' but early depictions show mermaids with provocatively parted twin tails, suggesting they could take human lovers. This bawdy deity has been compared to Sheila-na-gig, goddess of the early Celts

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Wassup! I'm a comic artist and digital illustrator who primarily works on horror and folklore. :)

More of my work here: https://t.co/oI78NGSBEO
https://t.co/wyo67l43UT

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Idea from - maybe Yamper, the Electric-type corgi with a heart butt, evolves into an Electric/Fairy type? Welsh folklore considers them enchanted "dogs of fairies" / the gift of fairies.

Screenshots of Yamper from and

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