Treasury of Folklore – Seas and Rivers: Sirens, Selkies and Ghost Ships
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Enthralling tales of the sea, rivers and lakes from around the globe.
Folklore of the seas and rivers has a resonance in cultures all over the world. Watery hopes, fears and dreams are shared by all peoples where rivers flow and waves crash. This fascinating book covers English sailor superstitions and shape-shifting pink dolphins of the Amazon, Scylla and Charybdis, the many guises of Mami Wata, the tale of the Yoruba River spirit, the water horses of the Scottish lochs, the infamous mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, and much more.
Accompanied by stunning woodcut illustrations, popular authors Dee Dee Chainey and Willow Winsham explore the deep history and enduring significance of water folklore the world over, from mermaids, selkies and sirens to ghostly ships and the fountains of youth.
With this book, Folklore Thursday aims to encourage a sense of belonging across all cultures by showing how much we all have in common.
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Additional information
| Publisher | 1st edition (5 Mar. 2021), Batsford |
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| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 192 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1849946590 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1849946599 |
| Dimensions | 14.25 x 2.26 x 19.81 cm |
by Mel
I really enjoyed this compendium of folklore focussing on rivers, lakes and the sea. Some of the stories and folk creatures mentioned I have heard of but a lot of them were from other cultures and it was particularly interesting to learn of the similarities between folk stories on different continents, and how they were subtly different. The one thing I would have liked that could have made this better would have been a few more examples of the actual stories told.
by Debbie
Well.presented book daughter loved it
by Izzy
Lovely book and really good to read too full of interesting stories and tales
by Francis Sutton
My 18 year old granddaughter says it was a good read
by Chris
Some of the stories are well known, and others i haven’t heard off, all in all a very interesting read.
by Romany Reagan
I have a bit of a crush on nautical lore and this wonderful book is absolutely stuffed with delightful and bonkers tales. You can tell this book is the result of a lot of research. I was a bit surprised by the sheer number of stories! On an aesthetic level, it’s also a very pleasing book to hold, it’s made from nice thick paper and the woodcut illustrations are really evocative. It’s like a step back in time.
by Liz F
Got for a present. Lovely little book. Highly recommend.
by Eddy
Great book, plenty of interesting stories!